PARASYNTHESIS
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Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Parasynthesis.
Parasynthesis - as a noun
(grammar) the formation of words by a combination of compounding and adding an affix, as in brown-eyed.
(grammar) the formation of words in which the prefixing and the suffixing are involved simultaneously, as in multifaceted.
Example Sentences
"Most linguists agree that parasynthesis is a morphological process."
"In such cases, parasynthesis can create new words by adding prefixes and suffixes simultaneously."
"The formation of compound verbs through parasynthesis is common in some languages."
"The phenomenon of parasynthesis has been a topic of study for many linguists."
"One example of parasynthesis is the creation of words like 'befuddle' or 'unclear'."
Word Game Points
Is PARASYNTHESIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, parasynthesis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PARASYNTHESIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is PARASYNTHESIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, parasynthesis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPARASYNTHESIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is PARASYNTHESIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, parasynthesis is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPARASYNTHESIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
