Definition of Calque

1. Noun. An expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language. "`superman' is a calque for the German `Ubermensch'"

Exact synonyms: Calque Formation, Loan Translation
Generic synonyms: Expression, Locution, Saying

Definition of Calque

1. v. t. See 2d Calk, v. t.

Definition of Calque

1. to model a word's meaning upon that of an analogous word in another language [v CALQUED, CALQUING, CALQUES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Calque

calpack
calpacks
calpacs
calpactin
calpain
calpain
calpains
calpains
calpas
calpastatin
Calpe
Calpha-dehydrogenase
calphobindins
calponin
calps
calque (current term)
calqued
calques
calquing
calregulin
calreticulin
calretinin
calsequestrin
calspectin
Caltha
calthas
Caltha palustris
calthrop
calthrops
caltractin

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