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Understanding Clips: Shortened Words Explained

This presentation by Zak Ziegler delves into the fascinating world of clips—words that have been shortened to form new ones. Explore various examples such as the transformation of "limousine" to "limo," "condominium" to "condo," and "dormitory" to "dorm." Learn how these linguistic changes simplify communication and are commonly used in everyday language. This slideshow serves as an insightful introduction to the process of clipping in language, showcasing the creativity and evolution of words.

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Understanding Clips: Shortened Words Explained

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  1. Clips Created by: Zak Ziegler Go Clips!!

  2. influenza • The clip for influenza is flu poor puppy :(

  3. definition • A clip is the shortening ofa word to create a newword

  4. Example 1 • An example would be limousine becomes limo beep beep

  5. Example 2 • Another clip is condo from condominium

  6. Example 3 pantaloons to Pants

  7. Example 4 dormitory to dorm

  8. This has been my slideshow on clips • Created by:Zak Ziegler • Edited by:Zak Ziegler

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