Wordshaping
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wordshaping is a noun meaning The art or practice of shaping, forming, or creating words.
Meaning
The art or practice of shaping, forming, or creating words.
More Meanings
- The art of using words to form representations or images.
Example Sentences
Marie von Sievers had her place in the art of word-shaping; to dramatic representation she had the most beautiful relationship.
Such word-shaping is useful to all wayfinders but particularly so to wayfinders with one or another form of sight-impairment. Word-shaping is particularly important in the context of wayfinding because of most sign-panels […]
Another fault exists in our Hebrew books of instruction: though they greedily compare roots or what are supposed to be roots, they exclude the general principles of wordshaping, which as long as man has a mouth will be found prevailing […]
Word Forms
- word-shaping
- word shaping
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wordbuilding, wording, spelling, form, wordform, writing.
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