linguistic
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
relating to language or the way people use words.
pertaining to human language or the specific use of words and grammar in communication.
Simple“The children showed great linguistic skills by learning three languages at once.”
In context“The researcher noted that the linguistic barriers between the two groups were more significant than their cultural differences.”
Usageusually placed before the noun
- 02 C1 Advanced
relating to the scientific study of language.
pertaining to the academic discipline of linguistics, including phonetics, syntax, and semantics.
Simple“She published a linguistic analysis of how slang changes over time.”
In context“The professor provided a detailed linguistic framework for understanding how tonal shifts alter meaning in Mandarin dialects.”
Usagenon-gradable
Synonymsanalyticalphilological - 03 C2 Proficiency
relating to the rules and structure of computer programming languages.
pertaining to the formal syntax and structure of artificial or computer-based languages.
Simple“The software uses linguistic patterns to understand what users are asking.”
In context“The development of advanced linguistic algorithms has significantly improved the accuracy of real-time machine translation services.”
Usageoften used in the context of natural language processing (NLP)
Synonyms
“With island nations such as Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga, the region is home to societies with a remarkably high degree of linguistic and cultural diversity.”
Borrowed from German linguistisch, equivalent to linguist + -ic. Compare linguistics. Ultimately from Latin lingua (“tongue, language”). Attested in English since 1825.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.