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Reduplicative

usgb/ˌriːˈduːplɪkeɪtɪv/Volume
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Emphasis Usage

Reduplicative structures emphasize an idea or action without using additional adjectives or adverbs.

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Saying 'go-go dancers' uses reduplicative form to stress the action.
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Child Language

Reduplicatives are often found in children's language acquisition, mimicking sounds.

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Toddlers might say 'choo-choo' for a train, showcasing a reduplicative pattern.
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Cultural Variance

Some cultures use reduplicatives more frequently, as part of colloquial speech or formal language.

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In Hawaiian, ‘wikiwiki’ means fast and is a reduplicative.
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