linguistic — relating to language or the scientific study of language
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to language or the scientific study of language
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to have better linguistic skills than me when begging for food.
- The linguistic differences between regions can be fascinating to study.
- His linguistic talents helped him become a successful interpreter.
linguistic
ADJECTIVE[/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/]
relating to language or the scientific study of language
relating to language or the scientific study of language
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'lingua' meaning 'tongue' or 'language', combined with the suffix '-istic' (relating to or characteristic of). The term emerged in the 19th century to describe the scientific study of language.
Breakdown
lingua (language/tongue) + -ist (one who studies) + -ic (relating to) = linguistic
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat seems to have better linguistic skills than me when begging for food.”
“The linguistic differences between regions can be fascinating to study.”
“His linguistic talents helped him become a successful interpreter.”
“The linguistic complexity of this ancient text puzzles even experts.”
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