Word: calque
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: calque
Definition: To adopt (a word or phrase) from one language to another by semantic translation of its parts.
Morphemes:
Affix: calque
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To adopt (a word or phrase) from one language to another by semantic translation of its parts.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: calx
Language: la
Decoded: calx
Meaning: heel
Affix: -ō
Language: la
Decoded: -o
Meaning: denominative