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Meaning of negative transfer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The unsuccessful use by a language learner of a construct from the learner's source language in the target language, such that the resulting utterance in the target language is incorrect.

uncountable, usually

CEFR level

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

See also

negative utilitarian negative utilitarianism negative verb negative zero Negatived Negatively

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