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borrowing
noun
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc.) from another source
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- B
- Ends with
- G
- Contains
- ORROWIN
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc.) from another source
“the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent”
noun
obtaining funds from a lender
In context
Example Sentences
the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent
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