Which linguistic innovation strategy did dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster implement in 2020 to gather customer feedback for new word additions?

Product naming is a fascinating intersection of linguistics and marketing strategy. Companies spend significant resources researching how language affects consumer perception and purchasing decisions. From phonetic symbolism (how sounds convey meaning) to morphological considerations (word structure), linguistic principles heavily influence how brands name their products. This trivia question explores an interesting linguistic phenomenon that many major dictionary companies have utilized in their product innovation strategy.

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