contamination (Q2417)
From eneoli wikibase
a process of lexical innovation in which two similar words or expressions influence each other, leading to the creation of a new word or altered form that blends form and/or meaning from both sources—without necessarily following morphological rules
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | contamination |
a process of lexical innovation in which two similar words or expressions influence each other, leading to the creation of a new word or altered form that blends form and/or meaning from both sources—without necessarily following morphological rules |
