linguistic

[ling-gwis-tik]

adjective

1. of or belonging to language.

   linguistic change.

2. of or relating to linguistics.

linguistic

/ lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to language

2. of or relating to linguistics

Other Word Forms

• linguistically adverb
• nonlinguistic adjective
• pseudolinguistic adjective
• pseudolinguistically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of linguistic¹

First recorded in 1830–40; linguist + -ic

Example Sentences

“The administration is not engaged in good faith statutory interpretation — they’re engaged in linguistic manipulation of these statutes.”

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Without those employees, there would be nobody on staff with the linguistic and cultural knowledge to communicate with families from similar backgrounds.

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Many chose the state as a sanctuary because of historical ties, linguistic and cultural similarities and geographical proximity to Sri Lanka.

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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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Related Words

• grammatical