Definition of Back-form

1. Noun. A back-formation; a word formed by removing a perceived morpheme from an older word. ¹

2. Verb. To form a word by a back-formation process. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Back-form

back-channel
back-channeled
back-channeling
back-channelled
back-channelling
back-channels
back-cloth
back-cloth star
back-comb
back-cross
back-crosses
back-double
back-doubles
back-end
back-ends
back-form (current term)
back-formation
back-formations
back-ganging
back-geared
back-handed compliment
back-handed compliments
back-hander
back-heel
back-knee
back-number
back-of-an-envelope
back-of-the-envelope
back-pedal
back-pressure renal atrophy

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