rétroformation

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁe.tʁɔ.fɔʁ.ma.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

rétroformation f (plural rétroformations)

  1. (linguistics) back-formation
    Synonyms: dérivation inverse, dérivation régressive, troncation