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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLinguistic
/lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to language or linguistics.
"The linguistic diversity in the region is remarkable, with many languages spoken." - 2
Pertaining to the structure, use, or study of language.
"Her linguistic skills helped her excel in her translation work."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'lingua' meaning tongue or language, combined with the suffix '-istic' indicating relation or practice. It entered English in the mid-19th century alongside the formal academic development of linguistics as a distinct scientific discipline.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Linguistic" is said worldwide
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linguistique
Transliteration: lɛ̃ɡɥistik
"La diversité linguistique est fascinante."
linguistisch
Transliteration: lɪŋˈɡvɪʃtɪʃ
"Die linguistische Vielfalt ist beeindruckend."
linguistico
Transliteration: liŋˈɡwistiko
"La varietà linguistica è sorprendente."
lingüístico
Transliteration: liŋˈɡwistiko
"La diversidad lingüística es notable."
linguístico
Transliteration: lĩɡwĩsˈtʃiku
"A diversidade linguística é impressionante."
भाषाई
Transliteration: bhāṣā'ī
"भाषाई विविधता अद्भुत है।"
语言的
Transliteration: yǔyán de
"语言的多样性令人惊叹。"
언어의
Transliteration: eoneoui
"언어의 다양성은 놀랍습니다."
言語の
Transliteration: gengo no
"言語の多様性は驚くべきものです。"
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