Meaning of the word reduplication in English
What does reduplication mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
reduplication
US /riˌduː.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌriːˈdjuː.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
the repetition of a word or part of a word, often with a slight change, to form a new word or to express a different meaning, as in 'bye-bye' or 'dilly-dally'
Example:
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The word 'hush-hush' is an example of reduplication.
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Linguists study reduplication to understand word formation processes.
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