LINGUISTIC

linguistic, lingual

(adjective) consisting of or related to language; “linguistic behavior”; “a linguistic atlas”; “lingual diversity”

linguistic

(adjective) of or relating to the scientific study of language; “linguistic theory”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

linguistic (not comparable)

Of or relating to language.

Of or relating to linguistics.

(computing) Relating to a computer language.

Synonyms

• linguistical (less common)

Anagrams

• linguicist

Source: Wiktionary


Lin*guis"tic, Lin*guis"tic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. linguistique.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to language; relating to linguistics, or to the affinities of languages.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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26 November 2024

TRANSPOSITION

(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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