glossism

English

noun

Definitions

(linguistics) A focus on the translated meaning of a word or phrase, ignoring all other linguistic attributes such as syntax, phonology, etc.

Etymology

Suffix from English gloss.

Origin

English

gloss

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

beglossed English
gloss English
glossen English
glosser English
glossist English
glossless English
glossmeter English
glossography English
glossy English
isogloss English
nongloss English
regloss English
semigloss English
ungloss English
gloos Dutch, Flemish