formal equivalence
An approach to translation centered on preserving formal features of the source in the…An approach to translation centered on preserving formal features (such as vocabulary or syntax) of the source in the translated text; word-for-word equivalence.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)An approach to translation centered on preserving formal features (such as vocabulary or syntax) of the source in the translated text; word-for-word equivalence.
Origin
Coined by American linguist Eugene Nida.Coined by American linguist Eugene Nida.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable