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holophrase
holophrase (ˈhɒləˌfreɪz) n (Linguistics) linguistics the use of one word to express a whole phrase or concept, or an example of thishol•o•phrase (ˈhɒl əˌfreɪz, ˈhoʊ lə-) n. a single word expressing the ideas of a phrase or sentence. [1895–1900] hol`o•phras′tic (-ˈfræs tɪk) adj. holophrasis, holophrasethe ability, in certain languages, to express a complex idea or entire sentence in a single word, as the imperative “Stop!” — holophrasm, n. — holophrastic, adj.See also: Languageholophrase
holophrase (hŏl′ō-frāz″) A single word, usually a verb, used to convey a variety of meanings. It is common in the development of speech in toddlers. |