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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a word for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when you are asking for a specific term or expression that describes something.
Example: "Can you give me a word for the feeling of nostalgia that captures the essence of longing for the past?"
Alternatives: "a term for" or "a phrase for".
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Is there a word for that?
There is a word for this: chutzpah.
We have a word for this: risk.
Arbakai is a word for tribal militias.
"Nostalgia" is not a word for her.
The Germans have a word for it.
"There's a word for that.
He hadn't written a word for years.
There isn't even a word for it.
And a word for the captain.
There's a word for it: catabolism.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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