Synonyms for calque
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A word or phrase in a language formed by word-for-word or morpheme-by-morpheme translation of a word in another language.
Related words
- Phrases
- partial calque semantic calque
Forms
- Plural
- calques
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| calque | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.