Word
linguistically
Phoneticslin·guis·ti·cal·ly
US/ɫɪŋˈɡwɪstɪkɫi/
UK/lɪŋɡwˈɪstɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to language or the study of how languages work. You use this when talking about the grammar, sounds, or words of a language.
adv. in a manner relating to language or the scientific study of linguistics. Often modifies adjectives to specify that a characteristic applies to the language structure rather than the cultural or historical context.
Examples
“The two countries are linguistically very similar.”
“The region is linguistically diverse, with over fifty different dialects spoken within a small area.”
“While the two ethnic groups share many cultural traditions, they remain linguistically distinct, belonging to entirely different language families with no shared vocabulary.”
Examples
simple
“The two countries are linguistically very similar.”
contextual
“The region is linguistically diverse, with over fifty different dialects spoken within a small area.”
complex
“While the two ethnic groups share many cultural traditions, they remain linguistically distinct, belonging to entirely different language families with no shared vocabulary.”
Usage
Typically used to modify adjectives or verbs to narrow the scope of a statement to language specifically.
Real-World Examples
“Of course, it should be noted here that Spain is a historically and linguistically diverse country.” “It is inhabited mostly by Ossetians, who are ethnically and linguistically distinct from other peoples in the region.” “The real question is whether a language itself has features that affect how its speakers think: Does conversing in Spanish for a month make objects seem more gendered? Does speaking English rather than Hindi make you less casteist, and maybe more capitalist, linguistically?” “AI models may be adept at using language, these researchers argued, but they’re not capable of analyzing language in a sophisticated way, linguistically.” Etymology
From linguistical + -ly or from linguistic + -ally.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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