borrowing

Noun
  1. The appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source (synset 100085191)
    "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"
    is a type of: appropriation - a deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner
    subtypes:
    • naturalisation, naturalization - changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology
    • misappropriation - wrongful borrowing
    • crossover - the appropriation of a new style (especially in popular music) by combining elements of different genres in order to appeal to a wider audience
    same as: adoption
  2. Obtaining funds from a lender (synset 101113038)
    is a type of: dealing, dealings, transaction - the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
    subtypes: pawn - borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan

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