Meaning Of The Word Back formation

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What's The Definition Of Back formation?

back formation in American English
noun: the analogical creation of one word from another word that appears to be a derived or inflected form of the first by dropping the apparent affix or by modification

back formation in British English
noun: the invention of a new word on the assumption that a familiar word is derived from it. The verbs edit and burgle were so created from editor and burglar

back-formation in American English
a word actually formed from, but seeming to be the base of, another word (Ex.: burgle from burglar)

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