Backformation
Scrabble:26 ptsWWF:30 pts13 letters
Definition of Backformation
noun
- The process by which a new word is formed from an older word by interpreting the former as a derivative of the latter, often by removing a morpheme (real or perceived) from the older word, such as the verb burgle, formed by removing -ar (perceived as an agent-noun suffix) from burglar.
- A word created in this way.
"Back-formations, such as "tambour" (for "play the tambourine"), are a staple of comedic wordplay."
Anagrams of Backformation
No exact anagrams found for "backformation". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
b3
a1
c3
k5
f4
o1
r1
m3
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 26 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Backformation
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Not Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Not Valid
Words With Friends: Not Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Backformation"
Backformation is a 13-letter word that scores 26 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Backformation" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "backformation" is a high-scoring word.