transference — the action of moving something or someone from one place, person, or situation to another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of moving something or someone from one place, person, or situation to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrænsfərəns/
Example Sentences
- My transference of cooking skills from Korean to Italian cuisine resulted in kimchi pasta that confused my Italian friends.
- The transference of ownership will be completed next month.
- His transference of video game strategies to real-life situations made job interviews feel like boss battles.
transference
NOUN[/ˈtrænsfərəns/]
the action of moving something or someone from one place, person, or situation to another
the action of moving something or someone from one place, person, or situation to another
Job transference driven by preference, leaving the conference!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin, combining 'trans' (across) and 'ferre' (to carry). The word originally conveyed the sense of moving or conveying something from one place to another, as if carrying goods across a bridge.
Breakdown
trans- (across) + fer- (carry, from Latin ferre) + -ence (noun-forming suffix indicating a state or quality).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My transference of cooking skills from Korean to Italian cuisine resulted in kimchi pasta that confused my Italian friends.”
“The transference of ownership will be completed next month.”
“His transference of video game strategies to real-life situations made job interviews feel like boss battles.”
“The psychologist explained the concept of transference to her students.”
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