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Meaning of mutated contraction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An etymological phenomenon when a new word or slang term develops from shortening and slightly altering a longer word.

Examples

“Mutated contractions often form diminutive and pejorative terms, such as "Newfie" and "fundie".”

CEFR level

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

mutated cross-site scripting Mutates Mutating mutating table mutation mutation pressure

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