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recursive compound word

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Compound word composed of at least one other compound word.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Examples

  • The recursive compound word "chocolate teapot" is composed of "chocolate" and "teapot" which itself is also a compound word composed of "tea" and "pot".

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From recursive + compound word (which itself, being a compound word, is autological), making the word recursive compound word autological too.