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linguistics

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics means: The scientific study of language and how people use it.

noun

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The scientific study of language and how people use it.

  • She studies linguistics.
  • His research in linguistics focuses on speech sounds.
  • The university offers a course in applied linguistics.

Similar words: glossology, glottology, linguistry, speechlore

Common phrases: study linguistics, applied linguistics, historical linguistics

Questions about linguistics

What does linguistics mean?

The scientific study of language and how people use it.

What is linguistics in other languages?

Türkçe: dilbilim · Español: lingüística · Français: linguistique · Deutsch: Sprachwissenschaft · Italiano: linguistica · 日本語: 言語学

How do you pronounce linguistics?

It is pronounced /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/.

How do you use linguistics in a sentence?

She studies linguistics. His research in linguistics focuses on speech sounds.

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