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reduplication

re·dup·li·cation

UK/ɹɪ.djuː.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US/ɹəˌd(j)u.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

repetition of the final words of a sentence or line at the beginning of the next

Synonyms
2.

the syllable added in a reduplicated word form

3.

a word formed by or containing a repeated syllable or speech sound (usually at the beginning of the word)

4.

the act of repeating over and again (or an instance thereof)

Synonyms

Origin

From re- + duplication.

Phrases

  • contrastive focus reduplication

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Broader terms

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