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Meaning of paronymic attraction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The phenomenon of similar-sounding native words (paronyms) affecting the development of loan words.

uncountable

CEFR level

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

paronymization paronymy Paroo paroon shark paroophoron Paropamisadae

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