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language — A 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/

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

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
💡 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

When language fails, we feel such anguish
🎵 Rhyme

When language fails, we feel such anguish

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Rootlangu
Suffix--age

Origin

The word derives from Old French langue, meaning 'tongue', from Latin lingua. The term evolved to encompass language itself because speech originates from the tongue's movements and the sounds it produces.

Breakdown

langue (tongue) + -age (action, state, or condition) = the action or system produced by the tongue; the condition of speaking.

🎵Rhyme

anguishanguish
anguish
anguish

🔗Collocations

native language
foreign language
body language
language barrier
learn a language
programming language
sign language

📝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.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

tonguespeechcommunicationdialectvernacular

Antonyms

silencemuteness

Related

grammarvocabularypronunciationfluencylinguistics

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