linguistics
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
linguistics means: The scientific study of language and how people use it.
noun
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The scientific study of language and how people use it.
- She studies linguistics.
- His research in linguistics focuses on speech sounds.
- The university offers a course in applied linguistics.
Questions about linguistics
What does linguistics mean?
The scientific study of language and how people use it.
What is linguistics in other languages?
Türkçe: dilbilim · Español: lingüística · Français: linguistique · Deutsch: Sprachwissenschaft · Italiano: linguistica · 日本語: 言語学
How do you pronounce linguistics?
It is pronounced /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/.
How do you use linguistics in a sentence?
She studies linguistics. His research in linguistics focuses on speech sounds.
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