reduplicative
adjective /ˌriːˈdjuːplɪkətɪv/
/ˌriːˈduːplɪkeɪtɪv/
- (used about words) repeating a syllable or other part of the word, often with a slight change
（单词）音节重叠的 - Reduplicative expressions like ‘mishmash’ and ‘nitty-gritty’ illustrate the playful nature of English.
像 mishmash 和 nitty-gritty 这样的叠声词显示了英语俏皮的一面。
- Reduplicative expressions like ‘mishmash’ and ‘nitty-gritty’ illustrate the playful nature of English.