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Definitions from the Webnoun word doubletongueDescription:Word doubletongue is a linguistic term used to describe a phenomenon where two words from the same language have similar meanings, origins, or pronunciations, but differ slightly in form. It typically occurs due to the historical development or borrowing of words. Sense 1:Meaning: Two words with similar meanings but slightly different forms. Example Sentence: The word doubletongue "begin" and "commence" are a perfect example of word doubletongues. Related Products: Thesaurus Sense 2:Meaning: Two words with similar origins but different forms. Example Sentence: The word doubletongue "actor" and "actress" have similar origins but differ in their form. Related Products: Etymology Dictionary Sense 3:Meaning: Two words with similar pronunciations but different meanings. Example Sentence: The word doubletongue "bass" (low musical tone) and "bass" (type of fish) have similar pronunciations but completely different meanings. Related Products: Pronunciation Dictionary | ||||
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