For example, if I had the word "literature", I could use the letters to make lit, rat, tire, rate, true, tile, etc etc.
Is there a name for these words that come from other words?
Thanks.
2006-10-09 11:59:31 · 6 answers · asked by This is my username 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The derived words are called "scrabbloids" of the original word.
2006-10-09 12:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by wild_turkey_willie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called anagrams.
I really think that anagrams are the correct term. I have a game on my pocket dictionary called "anagrams" and it gives you a word and you have to find all the other words hidden in it. So...
2006-10-09 23:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by Coco 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It may be a conundrum but its late and the other half of the brain cell has gone to sleep so I am nt as sure as I should be
2006-10-09 19:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Derivatives! Is the correct answer.
2006-10-10 06:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Compound words (maybe)
2006-10-09 19:08:58 · answer #5 · answered by Free Spirit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coin
2006-10-10 02:54:34 · answer #6 · answered by Basil P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋