#  Word Formation 

 



##  Look up the following words in the OED. What longer words were they derived from?

 enthuse  
  
analyze  
  
pea (the vegetable)  
  
grid

 liaise

 dawn  
  
Can you think of recent additions to this list?

 The OED gives over 500 instances of back-formation. To see them go to OED > Advanced Search > Type of Formation > Backformation. You'll see some surprises!