Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reduplicative
Adjective
/ˌriːˈduː.plɪ.kə.tɪv/
Definition
Relating to the repetition or duplication of a word or part of a word.
Examples
- In children’s language, words like ‘boo-boo’ or ‘hip-hop’ are examples of reduplicative formations.
- Some languages use reduplicative words to indicate plurality, such as ‘mini-mini’ for small things.
Meaning
The term ‘reduplicative’ refers to linguistic formations where a word or part of a word is doubled or repeated to create a new expression or form.
Synonyms
- Duplicate
- Repeat
