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BORROWINGS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Borrowings.

Borrowings - as a noun

The appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

Example: "The borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adoption11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appropriation19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Obtaining funds from a lender

Example Sentences

"The book contains numerous borrowings from other authors."
"The professor discussed the borrowings found in the ancient text."
"The language has undergone many borrowings from neighboring countries."
"The loanwords in this dictionary are marked as borrowings."
"The play incorporates borrowings from Shakespearean works."
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Word Game Points

Is BORROWINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, borrowings is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BORROWINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is BORROWINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, borrowings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BORROWINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is BORROWINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, borrowings is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BORROWINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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