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    calque formation

    calque formation - Dictionary definition and meaning for word calque formation

    Definition
    (noun) an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
    Synonyms : calque , loan translation
    Example Sentence
    • `superman' is a calque for the German `Ubermensch'
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