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1. n. a word word/introduced">introduced because an existing term has become inadequate Source: wordnet
2. n. a word word/introduced">introduced because an existing term has become inadequate Source: ecdict

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because become existing inadequate introduced term word

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retrogressed retrogresses retrogressing retrogression retro retro-retro-fitted retroact retroaction retroactive retroactively retrobulbar neuritis retrocede retrocedent retrocession retrochoir retrocopulant

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