linguistic
UK/liŋ'^wistik/US
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Definitions
adj.
Relating to language or the study of language
语言的，语言学的
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-istone who practices, believer in
+
-icrelating to, having the nature of
=linguistic
lingu (language) + -ist + -ic = relating to language. The adjective of the whole academic family; it describes anything to do with how language works — linguistic analysis, linguistic diversity, linguistic ability.
Root lingu still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.linguistic analysis语言分析
- 2.linguistic diversity语言多样性
- 3.linguistic ability语言能力
- 4.linguistic structure语言结构
Example Sentences
- 1.
The region is known for its remarkable linguistic diversity.
- 2.
Researchers studied the linguistic development of young children.
- 3.
There are clear linguistic differences between the two dialects.