loan formation

noun — 2 senses

loan formation

noun

Etymology From loan + formation.

1

this is the hypernym for loan rendering / loan rendition and loan translation, and optionally also for loan creation (usage varies)

2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see loan, formation (in banking etc.)

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