CALQUE Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word calque. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word calque. (close relations)

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Definition of CALQUE

Best Alternative Words for CALQUE


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	loan translation				nounn
	noun • an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
	calquing				verb, nounv, n
	verb • To adopt (a word or phrase) from one language to another by semantic translation of its parts. noun • Loan translation
	copying				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • an act of copying
	loanblend				nounn
	noun • a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
	calque formation				nounn
	noun • an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language

Best Hypernyms For CALQUE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for calque, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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