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reduplication

/ˌriːdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/

/ˌriːduːplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

reduplicationnoun

reduplications

/ˌriːdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/

/ˌriːduːplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Reduplication is a common linguistic phenomenon.

Редупликация - это распространенное лингвистическое явление.

Synonyms

reduplicationadjective

/rɪˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/

/riˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to the linguistic process of reduplication.

reduplicationnoun

The act or process of repeating or duplicating something.

The reduplication of the document was necessary to ensure everyone had a copy.

A linguistic phenomenon where a word or part of a word is repeated to convey a grammatical function or meaning.

In some languages, reduplication is used to indicate plurality or intensity.

The repeated use of a word or phrase in a text or speech for emphasis or effect.

The poet's use of reduplication added a rhythmic quality to the verse.

reduplicationadjective

Relating to or involving reduplication.

The language's reduplication patterns are particularly complex.