Semi-calque
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Semi-calque is a noun meaning Synonym of partial calque.
Meaning
Synonym of partial calque.
Example Sentences
Bolton (2003:139) suggests that chopsticks might not be a semi-calque from Chinese Pidgin English but instead a wholly native English word.
Word Forms
- semi-calques
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include semi-alphabet, quasi-synonym, semiparalysis, partonym, semidominance, calcanthum.
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