word-forming
|word-form-ing|
B2
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/wɜrd ˈfɔrmɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/wɜːd ˈfɔːmɪŋ/
creating words
Etymology
Etymology Information
'word-forming' originates from the combination of 'word' and 'forming', where 'word' refers to a unit of language and 'forming' means creating or shaping.
Historical Evolution
'word-forming' evolved from the combination of the Old English 'word' and the Middle English 'forming'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'creating words', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the creation or formation of words.
The word-forming process in English is quite complex.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/14 06:52