transterminologization

noun

The process of a termineme during which it is rethought and moved to another domain and becomes the property of that domain.

Similar
reterminologization
Scrabble 34

Meanings

nountransterminologization (usually uncountable, plural transterminologizations)

plural transterminologizations

  1. uncountableusuallyhuman sciencesThe process of a termineme during which it is rethought and moved to another domain and becomes the property of that domain.

    Synonyms: reterminologization

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe process of a termineme during which it is rethought and moved to another domain and becomes the property of that domain.

Similar
reterminologization

Origin

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APA

transterminologization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transterminologization

MLA

“transterminologization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transterminologization. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “transterminologization,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transterminologization.

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