What is rebracketing in linguistics? (9)(Greek)

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 Greek:

Neologism:

Original form: “neo-” (new) + “logos” (word) + “-ismos” (process)

Rebracketed form: Over time, the component parts have been reanalyzed into a single term in English and other languages, although the parts remain recognizable.

Nostalgia:

Original form: “nostos” (return) + “algos” (pain)

Rebracketed form: Became a single, reinterpreted term in multiple languages.

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