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CALQUING

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Calquing.

Calquing - as a verb

To adopt (a word or phrase) from one language to another by semantic translation of its parts.

Calquing - as a noun

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Example Sentences

"The process of calquing involves translating a word or phrase literally into another language."
"Linguists use calquing as a method for analyzing the structure of different languages."
"One common type of calquing is the literal translation of idiomatic expressions."
"The calquing of scientific terms can be challenging due to their specialized meanings."
"Translators sometimes resort to calquing when no suitable equivalent term exists in the target language."
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Word Game Points

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

CALQUING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is CALQUING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, calquing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CALQUING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is CALQUING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, calquing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CALQUING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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