linguistics

noun
UK: /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
US: /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

  1. The study of language, its structure, and how humans use it.

    1. She studies linguistics at the university.
    2. Modern linguistics explores the nuances of language acquisition and development.

  2. The features of a language.

    1. The linguistics of English are complex.
    2. Comparative linguistics helps us understand the historical development of languages.

Synonyms

philology grammar

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "linguistics" in English means: The study of language, its structure, and how humans use it., The features of a language..

The phonetic transcription of "linguistics" is /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ in British English and /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "linguistics": philology, grammar.

Example usage of "linguistics": "She studies linguistics at the university.". More examples on the page.