Anisomorphism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌænˌaɪsə(ʊ)ˈmɔɹfɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anisomorphism is a noun meaning (linguistics, lexicography) The absence of an exact correspondence between words etc. in two different languages; the differences between two given languages that create mismatches in a translation dictionary.
Meaning
(linguistics, lexicography) The absence of an exact correspondence between words etc. in two different languages; the differences between two given languages that create mismatches in a translation dictionary.
Example Sentences
These well-known examples of the ‘imperfect matching’ or anisomorphism of languages do not really support the conclusion that translation is impossible.
Word Forms
- anisomorphisms
Antonyms for anisomorphism
Common opposites include bijection, isomorphism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include incorrespondence, anisotrophy, disanalogy, xenonymy, isomorphism, homolog.
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