（ ） is a type of word-formation by which a shorter word is coined by the deletion of a supposed affix of a longer form already present in the language. For example, the verb "edit" was formed from "editor" by dropp
（ ） is a type of word-formation by which a shorter word is coined by the deletion of a supposed affix of a longer form already present in the language. For example, the verb "edit" was formed from "editor" by dropping the supposed derivational suffix "-or".
