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languageA system of communication used by humans, consisting of structured and conventional words and sounds

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A system of communication used by humans, consisting of structured and conventional words and sounds

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

Korean meaning: 언어, 말

Korean pronunciation: 랭-귀지 (강세: 랭)

Example Sentences

  • My cat seems to understand human language better than my little brother does.
  • Learning a new language opens doors to new cultures and opportunities.
  • His love language is apparently 'leaving dirty dishes everywhere'.

language

NOUN

//ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ//

A system of communication used by humans, consisting of structured and conventional words and sounds

language concept
💡 Concept

a friendly tour guide gestures while speaking to a group of international visitors using hand movements and facial expressions. Each traveler responds in their own way, some nodding, others pointing at maps, creating a lively exchange. The guide switches between different speaking styles and gestures to communicate with each person. Some travelers use translation apps on phones while others draw simple pictures to share ideas. Other passengers nearby engage in similar multilingual conversations throughout the busy terminal. a system of communication used by humans consisting of structured and conventional words and sounds

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language rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When language fails, we feel such anguish

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Rootlangu
Suffix--age

Origin

옛날 프랑스 궁정에서 'langue'(혀)라는 단어에서 시작되었습니다. 혀로 만드는 소리가 바로 언어의 기본이라고 여겼기 때문입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

anguishanguish
anguish
anguish

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat seems to understand human language better than my little brother does.

Learning a new language opens doors to new cultures and opportunities.

😄 Fun example

His love language is apparently 'leaving dirty dishes everywhere'.

English has become the global language of business and science.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

tonguespeechcommunicationdialectvernacular

Antonyms

silencemuteness

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