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calque formation meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of calque formation at MeaningMonkey.org. calque formation meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.CALQUE FORMATION noun
Definition of calque formation (noun)
- an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
- "`superman' is a calque for the German `Ubermensch'"
- synonyms: calque, loan translation
Source: Princeton University Wordnet