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Meaning of hypocoristic | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1
/ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɪs.tɪk/

Definitions

  1. Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
  2. Relating to baby talk.

Equivalents

Español hipocorístico
Français hypocoristique
Português hipocorístico
Русский ласкательный уменьшительный

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

hypocoristical hypocorrect hypocortisolemic hypocostal hypocotylar hypocotyledonary

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