workword

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The operative word, especially in a thought, phrase, or idea; keyword.

Word forms

workword workwords

Etymology

From work + word, perhaps as a calque of Dutch werkwoord (“verb”). Compare also West Frisian wurkwurd (“verb”).

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