linguistics

[ling-gwis-tiks]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the science of language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and historical linguistics.

linguistics

/ lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the scientific study of language See also historical linguistics descriptive linguistics

Word History and Origins

Origin of linguistics¹

First recorded in 1850–55; linguistic, -ics

Example Sentences

This year, it outperformed models from OpenAI and Google in several advanced tests, including one that asks Ph.D.-level questions about topics ranging from ancient linguistics to gravitational physics.

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Faith Webb, 20, says she sees "a lot of people in lectures in a work uniform" on her linguistics course at the University of Manchester.

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Gbagbo had degrees in history and linguistics, and as a teacher, was a key member of various educators' unions.

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When she turned 57, Margaret went back to university, graduating with a PhD in applied linguistics.

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Like “Babel,” which relied on Kuang’s knowledge of linguistics, “Katabasis” is rich and textured because of her knowledge of the subject, her deep familiarity with its shape and philosophy.

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Related Words

• alphabet 
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