stopword

or stop word

[ stop-wurd ]

/ ˈstɒpˌwɜrd /

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noun

any of a number of very commonly used words, as a, and, in, and to, that are normally excluded by computer search engines or when compiling a concordance.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of stopword

First recorded in 1965–70; stop + word

Words nearby stopword

stop thrust, stop time, stop up, stop volley, stopwatch, stopword, stop-work, storable, storage, storage battery, storage capacity