linguistics
Linguistics (noun) means the academic study of language — its structure, sounds, meaning, and history. Example: “She's majoring in linguistics at university.”
How to use linguistics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe scientific study of how language works.
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Etymology
Coined from linguist plus -ics, modeled on the German Linguistik, in the mid-1800s.
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What does “linguistics” mean?
The word “linguistics” means the academic study of language — its structure, sounds, meaning, and history. In plain terms, the scientific study of how language works.
How do you pronounce “linguistics”?
“Linguistics” is pronounced lihng-GWIHS-tihks (/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “linguistics” in a sentence?
Here is “linguistics” used in a sentence: “She's majoring in linguistics at university.”
What part of speech is “linguistics”?
“Linguistics” is a noun.
Where does the word “linguistics” come from?
The word “linguistics” dates back to around 1800 and comes from German. Coined from linguist plus -ics, modeled on the German Linguistik, in the mid-1800s.
Is “linguistics” a common word?
“Linguistics” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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