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collateral form

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A synonymous but not identical, coexisting form (variation) of a word, such as an accepted alternative spelling.

Equivalents

Nederlandsnevenvorm

Examples

“Podgy is a collateral form⟳ of pudgy”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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