wave model

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Synonyms: late model

Antonyms: late model

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|historical linguistics}} A [[model#Noun|model]] of [[language#Noun|language]] change in which an [[innovation#Noun|innovation]] gradually spreads outward from its region of origin.

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