portmen

Meanings

• Noun

  A word formed by blending parts of two other words, creating a new meaning.

  - "The word 'smog' is a portmanteau of 'smoke' and 'fog'."
  - "The term 'brunch' is a portmanteau of 'breakfast' and 'lunch'."

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Variants

List of all variants of portmen that leads to same result
portend , portended , portending , portends

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Etymology

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Derived from the French word 'portemain', meaning 'carrier of pouches' or 'bag bearer'. The English word 'portmanteau' evolved to refer to a large travel bag that could be opened into two separate compartments, and later came to represent the blending of words to create new meanings.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'portmanteau' in English was in 1658.

2. The word 'guesstimate' is a portmanteau of 'guess' and 'estimate'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Blend: The process of combining two or more words to create a new word, similar to a portmanteau but not necessarily creating a new meaning.

2. Neologism: A new word or term that has been coined, often through the blending of existing words.

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Culture

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Portmanteaus have been used extensively in literature, particularly in poetry and science fiction. They allow authors to create new words and concepts that expand the language and enhance the storytelling experience. In music, portmanteaus are used in song titles and lyrics to create puns and wordplay.

How to Memorize "portmen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two words merging together to create a new word, like the blending of colors in a paint palette.

2. associate
   

   - Create associations between the two words that make up the portmanteau, such as their meanings or sounds.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'BOTH' to remember the definition of a portmanteau: 'Blend Of Two Halves'.

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