Question

What is an endocentric compound?

• A. A compound whose meaning is related to one of its components
• B. A compound that has a meaning unrelated to its components
• C. A compound made up of three or more words
• D. A compound where both components contribute equally to the meaning

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A compound whose meaning is related to one of its components

An endocentric compound is a compound word in which one part functions as the "head", and the compound as a whole is a type of that head.

Example:

• Toothbrush → It is a type of brush, so “brush” is the head.

• Doghouse → A type of house for a dog.