Transferred sense Uncommon

Origin: Latin prefix trans-

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Definitions

Noun

A (usually looser) meaning of a word or phrase developed from a metaphoric application of its original signification.

See Also

metaphor meaning word signification phrase

Related Terms

metaphor meaning word signification phrase

Rhyming Words

anse tense lense pense mense dense cense wanse minse rinse banse hanse manse danse chinse odense flense amanse intense alfonse

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