parasynthesis

par·a·syn·the·sis

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Definitions of parasynthesis word

noun parasynthesis 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. 1
noun parasynthesis the formation of a word by the addition of both a prefix and a derivational suffix to a word or stem, as demoralize. 1
noun parasynthesis 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 0
noun parasynthesis the process of forming words by both compounding and the addition of derivational suffixes (Ex.: big-hearted from big heart + -ed, not big + hearted) 0

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; para-1 + synthesis

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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