parasynthesis
noun
para·syn·the·sis
ˌper-ə-ˈsin(t)-thə-səs 
ˌpa-rə-
: the formation of words by adding a derivative ending and prefixing a particle (as in denationalize)
Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined above
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“Parasynthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parasynthesis. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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