[back-formation] n (1889) 1: a word formed by subtraction of a real or supposed affix from an already existing longer word (as burgle from burglar)
2: the formation of back-formations
[back-formation] n (1889) 1: a word formed by subtraction of a real or supposed affix from an already existing longer word (as burgle from burglar)
2: the formation of back-formations
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012