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

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

The ruling signals that constitutional rights now yield to immigration enforcement priorities, establishing a framework where racial and linguistic profiling becomes legally permissible policy rather than prohibited discrimination.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• grammatical