free variation

Noun

Meaning

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free variation (uncountable)

(linguistics) The situation where two or more forms appear in the same environment without a change in meaning, and without either one being considered incorrect.

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Antonyms

complementary distribution

Examples

They are now in free variation with f.v.t. and e.v.t. (før/efter vor tidsregning, before/after our chronology). Source: Internet

There are a few minimal pairs where the approximant and corresponding vowel contrast, but there are also many cases where they are in free variation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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