Meaning of gainword | Babel Free
Definitions
A word that a language has borrowed from other languages. In the process, the spelling and pronunciation, and even meaning, may be altered.
Examples
“Words comprising a gainword + Maori suffix are entered as run-ons in alphabetical order where there is a root gainword as headword.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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