BorrowingWordNet Explorer

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noun

the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

Words in this synset: adoption
noun

a deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner

noun

changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology

noun

wrongful borrowing

noun

the appropriation of a new style (especially in popular music) by combining elements of different genres in order to appeal to a wider audience

noun

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

noun

borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan

verb

get temporarily

Words in this synset: borrow

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