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linguistic

Pronunciation: [lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk]

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Learn how to use linguistic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “language”

(adjective) related to languages and how they work. This can include grammar, vocabulary, and how people communicate. When someone studies linguistic concepts, they learn about the different ways people use words and sentences.

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She is taking a linguistic course to understand how different languages are structured.

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He does not have a linguistic understanding of the dialect spoken in his grandmother's town.

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What are some linguistic features that make English different from Spanish?

Context: “study”

(noun) the scientific study of language and its structure. Linguistics looks at how languages are formed, how they change over time, and how they are used in society. It helps us understand communication better.

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Linguistics can help us learn about the evolution of languages over centuries.

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The class was not focused on linguistics; instead, it was about literature.

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What do you learn in a linguistics class?

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Pronunciation: [lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk]

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