idiomatic — using expressions natural to a native speaker; relating to or conforming to idiom
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: using expressions natural to a native speaker; relating to or conforming to idiom
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/
Example Sentences
- Saying 'break a leg' instead of 'good luck' is more idiomatic in theater.
- His presentation was grammatically correct but not very idiomatic.
- Google Translate often fails to produce idiomatic translations.
idiomatic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/]
using expressions natural to a native speaker; relating to or conforming to idiom
Natural native speaker expressions
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek idioma, meaning 'individual characteristic' or 'peculiar feature'. The word evolved to describe language expressions unique to native speakers, reflecting how each language possesses its own distinctive 'personality' or set of natural phrases.
Breakdown
idioma (individual characteristic, from Greek idios 'one's own' + -ma 'result') + -tic (adjective suffix), literally 'of or relating to individual characteristics'.
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📝Examples
“Saying 'break a leg' instead of 'good luck' is more idiomatic in theater.”
“His presentation was grammatically correct but not very idiomatic.”
“Google Translate often fails to produce idiomatic translations.”
“The AI chatbot's responses became more idiomatic after training on millions of conversations.”
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