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ELLIPTICAL TERM [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
DEF

The generic part of a syntagm (often called a root word or base term) used in a specific context instead of the complete term.

OBS

"Fan" (attic fan) and "bridge" (thermal bridge) are examples of elliptical terms.

OBS

elliptical term: term used in the TERMIUM Guide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
DEF

Partie générique d'un syntagme (appelée souvent mot-pivot ou terme-noyau) qui est utilisée dans un contexte donné en remplacement du terme spécifique complet.

OBS

«Tapis» (tapis roulant) et «vélo» (vélo stationnaire) sont des exemples de termes elliptiques.

OBS

terme elliptique : terme utilisé dans le Guide TERMIUM.

Spanish

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