English word origin

Etymology of -con

Clipping of convention.

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Source etymology 1

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suffix

Used to form the names of conventions.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of convention.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

Forms terms for abnormal sexual attractions.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Back-formation from lolicon, ultimately a clipping of complex (“abnormal mental condition”).

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