What does portmantologism mean?
Portmantologism means (linguistics) A portmanteau word..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(linguistics) A portmanteau word..
The term “biomarker” is a portmantologism of the words “biological” and “marker.”
Use portmantologism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Portmantologism means (linguistics) A portmanteau word..
Common synonyms include blend, frankenword, portmanteau, portmanteau word.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The term “biomarker” is a portmantologism of the words “biological” and “marker.”
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