relexification
/ɹiˌlɛksəfəˈkeɪʃn̩/
relexification noun: the mechanism of language change by which one language replaces much or all of its lexicon with that of another language.
Noun
relexification (countable and uncountable, plural relexifications)
Forms of relexification
| plural | relexifications |
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Origin of relexification
From relexify + -ation.
Words formed from relexification
Words that rhyme with relexification
- station
- collation
- accommodation
- presentation
- derivation
- information
- modulation
- translation
- application
- fixation
- generation
- orientation
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- citation
- combination
- communication
- conjugation
- constellation
- determination
- elevation
- operation
- relation
- reservation
- alternation
- condensation
- conversation
- deviation
- excavation
- foliation
- formation
- foundation
- incarnation
- interpretation
- representation
- retardation
- speculation
- termination
- abbreviation
- adaptation
- articulation
- bifurcation
- concentration
- congregation
- declination
- degradation
- expectation
- extenuation
- gradation
- observation
- population
- preparation
- reconciliation
- rotation
- separation
- situation
- vexation
- vindication
- accumulation
- administration
- aggregation
- appropriation
Questions about relexification
- What does relexification mean?
- Relexification means the mechanism of language change by which one language replaces much or all of its lexicon with that of another language.
- What part of speech is relexification?
- Relexification is a noun.
- How do you pronounce relexification?
- Relexification is pronounced /ɹiˌlɛksəfəˈkeɪʃn̩/.
- What is the plural of relexification?
- The plural of relexification is relexifications.
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