word-formation

A form of word formation — The formation of new words by the processes of derivation and composition.

Meanings

nounword-formation (countable and uncountable, plural word-formations)

plural word-formations

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of word formation.
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APA

word-formation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/word-formation

MLA

“word-formation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/word-formation. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “word-formation,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/word-formation.

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