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Meaning of collateral form | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Nederlands nevenvorm

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.

See also

collateral material collateral review collateral science collateral security collateral vein collateral vessel