What is rebracketing in linguistics? (6)(Arabic)

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 Arabic:

Algebra:

Original form: “al-jabr” (meaning “reunion of broken parts” in Arabic)

Rebracketed form: In European languages, the “al” was reinterpreted as part of the word itself, leading to “algebra.”

Alcohol:

Original form: “al-kuhl” (meaning “the kohl,” a substance used as eyeliner)

Rebracketed form: Became “alcohol,” where “al” was taken as part of the noun.