surface etymology en · NOUN
Meanings
- The apparent etymology of a term based on its components occurring in the modern form of the language.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| surface etymologies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
folk etymology · reanalysis · rebracketing
Synonyms
Translations (2)
es etimología superficial (Translations) · pl etymologia synchroniczna (Translations)