Associations to the word «Hypocoristic»
Verb
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Wiktionary
HYPOCORISTIC, adjective. Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
HYPOCORISTIC, adjective. Relating to baby talk.
HYPOCORISTIC, noun. A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.
Wise words
Language is a process of free creation; its laws and
principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles
of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even
the interpretation and use of words involves a process of
free creation.