ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include semi-alphabet, quasi-synonym, semiparalysis, partonym, semidominance, calcanthum.

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