Tail word

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A tail word - also called an end word (corresponding counter-term "[the] head word ") - is an abbreviated word and the result of the omission of the beginning of a word (word head). The separation usually takes place on a syllable boundary .

Examples

  • Bus <omnibus
  • Bot <robot
  • Cello <violoncello
  • Fax <fax
  • Fon <phone

See also

Wiktionary: End word  - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations
Wiktionary: Head word  - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations
Wiktionary: Tail  word - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations

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