borrowing | ||
1. | [ noun ] the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source | |
Synonyms: | adoption | |
Examples: | "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent" |
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Related terms: | appropriation misappropriation naturalisation crossover adopt | |
2. | [ noun ] obtaining funds from a lender | |
Related terms: | transaction pawn | |
Similar spelling: |
boring boringly Bohringer boringness |