Borrowing (Noun)
Meaning 1
The appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source; "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The architect's design showed a clear borrowing from the works of Frank Lloyd Wright.
- The artist's use of bold colors was a borrowing from the Impressionist movement.
- The novel's plot was criticized for its borrowing from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
- The band's music was a unique blend of original composition and borrowing from traditional folk melodies.
- The company's advertising campaign was accused of borrowing ideas from a rival firm's successful slogan.