👉 Pastedness is a concept in linguistics that refers to the degree to which two words or phrases are similar in meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. It involves analyzing how closely one word or phrase resembles another, often through comparison with a standard reference text. Pastedness can be subjective and depends on individual interpretation. A common example of pastedness is "I'm sorry" being considered more similar to "I apologize." In this case, the similarity in meaning and pronunciation between the two words