Are there examples of word formation processes in clipping?

Absolutely! Clipping is a very common word formation process, and it's easy to find examples. Here's a breakdown:

Types of Clipping

* Initial Clipping: Removing the beginning of a word.

* Example: "phone" from "telephone"

* Final Clipping: Removing the end of a word.

* Example: "ad" from "advertisement"

* Middle Clipping: Removing the middle part of a word.

* Example: "flu" from "influenza"

* Compound Clipping: Combining clipping with other processes, often involving a compound word.

* Example: "smog" from "smoke" and "fog"

Examples of Clipping in Action

* Initial Clipping:

* Lab: laboratory

* Bus: omnibus

* Prof: professor

* Fax: facsimile

* Gym: gymnasium

* Plane: airplane

* Final Clipping:

* Exam: examination

* Photo: photograph

* Math: mathematics

* Doc: doctor

* Burger: hamburger

* Bike: bicycle

* Middle Clipping:

* Flu: influenza

* Fridge: refrigerator

* Specs: spectacles

* Friz: frizz

* Sub: substitute

* Compound Clipping:

* Smog: smoke and fog

* Brat: brother and rat

* Scab: scar and scab

Note: Clipping can also be informal and formal. Informal clipping often results in more casual words, while formal clipping can create technical or scientific terms.

Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore other word formation processes!