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linguistics

/liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
Meanings

  • The scientific study of language and its structure, including the systematic analysis of its sounds, meanings, and rules for combining forms.

    - "Linguistics is the scientific study of language."
    - "The field of linguistics explores the structure and meaning of words and sentences."
Pronunciation
  1. /liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/



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Synonyms

glossology , glottology , linguistry , speechlore
Variants
List of all variants of linguistics that leads to same result
linguistics
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin linguisticus, meaning 'related to language'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. Linguistics is the third most common major in the humanities.

  2. The earliest recorded study of linguistics dates back to ancient Greece.

  3. There are over 7,000 languages spoken in the world today.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Phonetics: The branch of linguistics that deals with the sounds of speech and their physical properties.

  2. Morphology: The branch of linguistics that studies the internal structure of words and the way they change form.

  3. Semantics: The branch of linguistics that deals with meaning, including the study of words and their meanings.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Linguistics has played a significant role in various cultural contexts, including literature, art, and music. For instance, many authors have explored the power of language and its role in shaping our perception of reality. In art, linguistics has been used to create visual representations of language and its structures. In music, linguistic concepts such as rhythm, melody, and harmony have been studied extensively.

How to Memorize "linguistics"

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