Word Type?

[racer2c]

I'm looking for the name that you call a word that takes a part of two words when combined makes one word. Like 'Microsoft'. From the words microchip and software.

I found this site that links many word types but not the one I'm looking for.

Link (http://www.wolinskyweb.com/word.htm)

[Turn7]

compound word.

[racer2c]

:(

I was hoping for something like Entogogomyn.

Thanks turn7! Much appreciated!

[flobee1kenobi]

You mean like "crapwagons"?

[Hardpoint]

LOL Flobee :rofl:

[lone_groover]

:D :thumbup:

[racer2c]

With the example of Microsoft, it's a compound made up of two compounds, but what about a fictitious 'branding'. Such as Advanced Systems becoming Advansys. Is Advansys still a compound word or is there a name for 'made up' words from actual words?

[JoeBob]

Originally posted by racer2c
Is there a name for 'made up' words from actual words?

pharmaceuticals?