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borrowing

/'b/A/r/oU//I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

    noun.act

    Examples
    The borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. obtaining funds from a lender

    noun.act

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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