идио́м — meaning in English

English meaning

• idiom noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
• variety noun A difference from what is usual or expected.

Senses

идио́м is used for these senses in English:

• idiom A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
• variety (linguistics) A specific form of a language, neutral to whether that form is an accent, dialect, register, etc., and to its prestige level; an isolect or lect.

idiom — full definition

1. noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
2. noun A characteristic style of expression used in a language, art form, or field.

variety — full definition

1. noun A difference from what is usual or expected.
2. noun One particular kind or version of something.
3. noun A type of animal or plant with features that make it different from others of the same species.
4. noun In biology, a classification level below species and subspecies, or an organism at that level.

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