borrowing
1. the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source (Freq. 1) - the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent • Syn: adoption • Derivationally related forms: adopt (for: adoption) • Hypernyms: appropriation • Hyponyms: naturalization, naturalisation, misappropriation, crossover 2. obtaining funds from a lender • Hypernyms: transaction, dealing, dealings • Hyponyms: pawn
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