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Meaning of phono-semantic matching | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The borrowing of a word into one language from another which completely or partially preserves both the original sound and meaning but does so via substitution of etymons.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

CEFR level

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

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