| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| borrowings | the process by which something, as a word or custom, is adopted or absorbed |
| corruptions | The process by which something, typically a word or expression, is changed from its original use or meaning to one that is regarded as erroneous or debased |
| corruption | The process by which something, typically a word or expression, is changed from its original use or meaning to one that is regarded as erroneous or debased |
| borrowings | the result of such a process; something borrowed, as a foreign word or phrase or a custom |
| absorption | The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another |
| absorptions | The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another |
