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linguistics

Pronunciation: [lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks]

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

Context: “language study”

(noun) the scientific study of language and its structure. This includes how words are formed, how sentences are built, and how languages change over time. It's like being a detective for languages!

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In my class, we learn about linguistics, and I love discovering how different languages are connected.

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She is not interested in linguistics; she prefers studying history instead.

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What does linguistics teach us about how we communicate?

Context: “language branches”

(noun) the study of different parts of language, like phonetics, syntax, and semantics. It helps us understand how language works on many levels.

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One branch of linguistics, phonetics, focuses on the sounds of speech.

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He dislikes studying linguistics; it's too complicated for him.

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What are the main branches of linguistics that we should know about?

How to pronounce linguistics

Pronunciation: [lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks]

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