Relexification
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɹiˌlɛksəfəˈkeɪʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Relexification is a noun meaning (linguistics) The mechanism of language change by which one language replaces much or all of its lexicon with that of another language.
Meaning
(linguistics) The mechanism of language change by which one language replaces much or all of its lexicon with that of another language.
Word Forms
- relexifications
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include relex, relexifier, substitution, re-etymologization, reanalysis, renativization.
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