workword
workword · workwords
The operative word, especially in a thought, phrase, or ideaThe operative word, especially in a thought, phrase, or idea; keyword.
Meaning
1 senses(rare)The operative word, especially in a thought, phrase, or idea; keyword.
Origin
From work + word, perhaps as a calque of Dutch werkwoord (“verb”). Compare also West FrisiFrom work + word, perhaps as a calque of Dutch werkwoord (“verb”). Compare also West Frisian wurkwurd (“verb”).
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