Meaning Of The Word Parasynthesis
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Parasynthesis Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Parasynthesis?
parasynthesis in American English
the process of forming words by both compounding and the addition of derivational suffixes (Ex.: big-hearted from big heart + -ed, not big + hearted) noun: the formation of a word by the addition of a derivational suffix to a phrase or compound, as of greathearted, which is great heart plus -ed parasynthesis in British English noun: formation of words by means of compounding a phrase and adding an affix, as for example light-headed, which is light + head with the affix -ed |
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