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Definition of linguistic

linguistic

/lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk/
lin · guis · tic
Adverb:linguistically
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1

Relating to language, words, or the structures of human speech.

Example

"The region is known for its rich cultural and linguistic diversity."

2

Relating to linguistics, the scientific study of language and its structure.

Example

"Her doctoral dissertation presented a detailed linguistic analysis of regional dialects."

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• Rhymes for linguistic

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linguica
linguine
linguist
linguistic
linguistically
linguistics
liniment

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from 'linguist' and the suffix '-ic', ultimately tracing back to the Latin noun 'lingua', meaning 'tongue' or 'language'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Linguistic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/linguistic
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