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linguistic

 

[ lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

study of language

Relating to language or linguistics.

Synonyms

language-related, linguistical

Examples of usage

  • Linguistic analysis
  • Linguistic diversity
  • Linguistic features
Context #2 | Adjective

communication

Expressed in or relating to language or words.

Synonyms

lingual, verbal

Examples of usage

  • Linguistic abilities
  • Linguistic skills

Translations

Translations of the word "linguistic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 linguístico

🇮🇳 भाषाई

🇩🇪 linguistisch

🇮🇩 linguistik

🇺🇦 лінгвістичний

🇵🇱 językoznawczy

🇯🇵 言語学的 (げんごがくてき)

🇫🇷 linguistique

🇪🇸 lingüístico

🇹🇷 dilbilimsel

🇰🇷 언어학적 (eoneohakjeok)

🇸🇦 لغوي

🇨🇿 lingvistický

🇸🇰 lingvistický

🇨🇳 语言学的 (yǔyán xué de)

🇸🇮 lingvističen

🇮🇸 málvísindalegur

🇰🇿 лингвистикалық

🇬🇪 ლინგვისტური

🇦🇿 dilçilik

🇲🇽 lingüístico

Etymology

The term 'linguistic' is derived from the Latin word 'lingua', meaning 'tongue' or 'language'. It has been used in English since the early 19th century to describe anything related to language or linguistics, reflecting the growing interest in the study of languages and their structures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,882, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.