REANALYSIS

Etymology

Noun

reanalysis (plural reanalyses)

A second or subsequent analysis.

(linguistics) Analyzing a lexeme with a different structure from its original, often by misunderstanding. For example, hamburger, which is originally Hamburg + -er, was reanalyzed as ham + -burger, which produced words like cheeseburger.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

9 September 2024

GRACIOUS

(adjective) characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit; “gracious even to unexpected visitors”; “gracious living”; “he bears insult with gracious good humor”


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Coffee Trivia

Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.

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