formative

Definition | Meaning

  1. Any affix (prefix, suffix, or infix) which unites a set of otherwise unrelated names.

Example | Illustration

  • McChicken, McNuggets, and McRibs are examples of the McDonald’s ‘Mc-’ brand name prefix formative, which the company has successfully defended in court

Etymology | Origin

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