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reduplication

/rɛdʌpɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does reduplication mean?

noun

The repetition of a word or phrase for emphasis or effect, or the process of creating a new word by repeating a root or stem.

Example

"The poet used reduplication to create a sense of rhythm and musicality in her verse."

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