Backformation is a process in which a new verb is formed from an existing noun by

adding, changing, or removing a suffix or prefix. This new verb is often used to describe
the action or process associated with the noun. In the examples you provided, the
backformation has created verbs that describe the actions or processes related to the
given nouns.

1. Beggar to beg: The noun "beggar" refers to a person who begs for money or food. The
verb "beg" is formed by backformation, which describes the action of asking for
something with humility or in a humble manner.

2. Liaison to liaise: A "liaison" is a person who acts as a link between two groups or
individuals. The verb "liaise" is formed by backformation and describes the action of
establishing or maintaining connections between people or groups.

3. Destruction to destruct: The noun "destruction" refers to the act of damaging or

destroying something. The verb "destruct" is formed by backformation and describes
the action of causing damage or destruction.

4. Baby-sitter to baby-sit: A "baby-sitter" is a person who looks after children while their
parents are away. The verb "baby-sit" is formed by backformation and describes the
action of caring for or supervising children in place of their parents.

5. Brainwashing to brainwash: "Brainwashing" refers to the process of manipulating

someone's beliefs or ideas. The verb "brainwash" is formed by backformation and
describes the action of subjecting someone to this manipulative process.

6. Jam-packed to jam-pack: "Jam-packed" is an adjective describing something that is

filled to capacity or crammed with items. The verb "jam-pack" is formed by
backformation and describes the action of filling something to its maximum capacity or
cramming it with items.
7. Self-destruction to self-destruct: "Self-destruction" refers to the act of causing one's
own damage or destruction. The verb "self-destruct" is formed by backformation and
describes the action of causing oneself to be destroyed or damaged.

Backformation is a process in which a new verb is formed from an existing noun by

adding or changing suffixes or prefixes. This new verb is then used to describe the action
or process associated with the noun. The examples you provided are instances of
backformation:

1. Administrative to Administrate: The word "administrative" refers to the management

or organization of something. By adding the suffix "-ate" to form "administrate," we
create a verb that means "to manage or organize."

2. Automation to Automate: Similarly, "automation" is the process of using machines or

systems to operate or control a task. By adding "-ate" to "automation," we create the
verb "automate," which means "to introduce automation into a process."

3. Editor to Edit: The word "editor" is a person who reviews and revises written content.
By adding "-ate" to "editor," we create the verb "edit," which means "to review and
make changes to written content."

4. Greedy to Greed: The word "greedy" describes a person who has an excessive desire
for material wealth or gain. By adding "-ness" to "greedy," we create the noun "greed,"
which refers to this excessive desire.

5. Paramedical to Paramedic: "Paramedical" refers to the support services provided to

medical professionals. By adding "-ic" to "paramedical," we create the noun
"paramedic," which describes a professional who provides these support services.
6. Sleazy to Sleave: The word "sleazy" describes something that is shabby, seedy, or
dishonest. By adding "-e" to "sleazy," we create the verb "sleave," which means "to
make something sleazy or to behave in a sleazy manner."

7. Sideling to Sidle: The word "sideling" refers to moving or proceeding sideways. By

adding "-e" to "sideling," we create the verb "sidle," which means "to move or proceed
sideways in a stealthy or furtive manner."

8. Darkling to Darkle: "Darkling" is a poetic term for a small or faintly glowing creature of
the dark. By adding "-e" to "darkling," we create the verb "darkle," which means "to
appear or become dark or dim."

9. Gingerly to Ginger: The word "gingerly" describes a cautious or delicate manner of

doing something. By adding "-er" to "gingerly," we create the adjective "ginger," which
describes something that is cautious or delicate.

10. Homesickness to Homesick: The word "homesickness" refers to the feeling of missing
one's home and family. By adding "-ic" to "homesickness," we create the adjective
"homesick," which describes a person who experiences this feeling.

11. Greensickness to Greensick: "Greensickness" is an old term for morning sickness

experienced by pregnant women. By adding "-ic" to "greensickness," we create the
adjective "greensick," which describes a pregnant woman experiencing morning
sickness.

12. The word "gullibility" refers to the quality or state of being easily deceived, believing
in something without questioning its validity or truth. The adjective "gullible" describes
a person who possesses this quality or state. So, when someone is called gullible, it
means they are easily deceived or tend to believe things without proper scrutiny. ity