Question

A word of one type (usually a noun) is reduced to form another word of a different type (usually a verb) is called

• A. Conversion
• B. Backformation
• C. Blending
• D. Derivation

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Backformation

• Backformation occurs when a word of one type (usually a noun) is reduced to form a word of a different type, typically a verb.

• For example, the noun "editor" becomes the verb "edit," or the noun "action" becomes the verb "act."