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linguistic

 

[ lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk ]

Context #1

study of language

Relating to language or linguistics.

Synonyms

language-related, linguistical

Examples of usage

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

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

Word origin

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.