What is rebracketing in linguistics? (16)(Russian)

Here are some examples that show how rebracketing can influence not just the forms of words but their meanings and even how new words are created in a language.

In Russian:

Pod’ezd:

Original form: “pod” (under) + “yezd” (entrance)

Rebracketed form: Became “pod’ezd,” merging into a single word meaning “entrance to a building.”

Tovarishch:

Original form: “to-varishch” (comrade)

Rebracketed form: Merged into a single term referring to a friend or companion, especially in Soviet contexts.

Rebracketing is a widespread linguistic phenomenon that can significantly influence the evolution of languages across different cultures.