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🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

linguístico

Pronunciation / Transliteration: lĩɡwĩsˈtʃiku

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Linguistic/lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A diversidade linguística é impressionante."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to language or linguistics.

    "The linguistic diversity in the region is remarkable, with many languages spoken."
  2. 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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