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linguistically

/lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪ.kli/
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Adjective:linguistic
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• adverb

1

In a way that relates to language or the scientific study of language.

Example

"The region is linguistically diverse, with dozens of distinct dialects spoken across its mountain valleys."

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linguine
linguist
linguistic
linguistically
linguistics
liniment
lining

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the adjective 'linguistic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately tracing back to the Latin noun 'lingua', meaning 'tongue' or 'language'.

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