Disasinize

/ˌdɪsˈæsɪnaɪz/ verb

Definition

To remove the qualities or characteristics of a donkey from something; an extremely obscure theoretical term.

Etymology

From dis- + asinine (from Latin asinus, meaning donkey) + -ize (to make or cause to be). This appears to be a theoretically constructed word but is virtually never used.

Kelly Says

Words like 'disasinize' show that English speakers can theoretically create any word they want by combining prefixes and suffixes, but most of these potential words never catch on because we don't need them.

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