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  1. (of a group of words) having a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word considered separately: an idiomatic expression.

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      IDIOMATIC meaning: 1. containing or consisting of an idiom:...

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  3. 1. : of, relating to, or conforming to idiom. 2. : peculiar to a particular group, individual, or style. idiomatically. ˌi-dē-ə-ˈma-ti-k (ə-)lē. adverb. idiomaticness. ˌi-dē-ə-ˈma-tik-nəs.

  4. IDIOMATIC meaning: 1. containing or consisting of an idiom: 2. containing expressions that are natural and correct…. Learn more.

  5. An idiomatic translation should: Reflect the exact message of the source text as completely as possible; Be written in a way which reads naturally in the target language; Use idiomatic expressions when appropriate; Be as easy to read as if it were written in the target language

  6. Idiomatic definition: peculiar to or characteristic of a particular language or dialect. See examples of IDIOMATIC used in a sentence.

  7. The art of idiomatic translation lies in understanding the linguistic and cultural nuances that underpin each idiom. It's about more than simply replacing words with their equivalent counterparts; it's about capturing the underlying meaning, the cultural context, and the emotional impact of the idiom.

  8. 1. characteristic of a particular language; conforming to the usual manner of expression in a language. 2. containing or using many idioms. 3. having a distinct style or character, esp. in the arts: an idiomatic composer.

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