1. repeated or doubled, especially in linguistic forms where a syllable or word is repeated
Usage: linguistics

Examples

• The reduplicated form ‘mama’ is common in many languages.
• Children often use reduplicated words like ‘bye-bye’ when learning to speak.
• The linguist studied reduplicated syllables in the tribal language.
• Words like ‘choo-choo’ are examples of reduplicated forms in English.
• The reduplicated structure appears frequently in baby talk.
• Many languages use reduplicated words to express intensity or repetition.