loanblend
loanblend noun: a compound word or expression consisting of both native and foreign elements; a partial calque.
Noun
loanblend (plural loanblends)
- A compound word or expression consisting of both native and foreign elements; a partial calque.
- Synonyms:
- partial calque, semi-calque
Synonyms of loanblend
Forms of loanblend
| plural | loanblends |
|---|---|
| alternative form | loan blend |
| alternative form | loan-blend |
Origin of loanblend
From loan + blend.
Questions about loanblend
- What does loanblend mean?
- Loanblend means a compound word or expression consisting of both native and foreign elements; a partial calque.
- What part of speech is loanblend?
- Loanblend is a noun.
- What is the plural of loanblend?
- The plural of loanblend is loanblends.
Words near loanblend in the dictionary
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