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idiomatic
Idiomatic (adj) means following the natural way that a language is normally spoken or written.
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Following the natural way that a language is normally spoken or written.
"The inclusion or omission of definite articles follows idiomatic norms in each language and depends on context and intent."
2
Like an idiom, or typical of one.
"An idiomatic phrase that warns us against Pollyannaism is "don't count your chickens before they're hatched"."
3
Full of idioms.
4
(music) Written in a way that suits what the instrument and player can naturally do, and sometimes reflecting how that instrument is typically played.
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Etymology
Came from Ancient Greek ἰδιωματικός (idiōmatikós, "related to an idiom"), from ἰδίωμα (idíōma, "idiom").
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What is the meaning of idiomatic?
"idiomatic" (adj) means following the natural way that a language is normally spoken or written.
What is another word for idiomatic?
Other words for "idiomatic" include idiomatical.
What is the opposite of idiomatic?
The opposite of "idiomatic" is literal.
What are the different meanings of idiomatic?
"idiomatic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Following the natural way that a language is normally spoken or written; 2. Like an idiom, or typical of one; 3. Full of idioms.
