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linguistics

UK
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
US
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

Translations

linguisticsnoun
UK
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
US
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
linguistiqueDiscipline universitaire.
She decided to major in linguistics because she was fascinated by how languages evolve over time.
Elle a décidé d’étudier la linguistique parce qu’elle était fascinée par l’évolution des langues au fil du temps.
linguisticsadjective
UK
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
US
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "linguistics conference").
The university is hosting a linguistics symposium next month.
L’université organise un symposium de linguistique le mois prochain.

Definitions

linguisticsnoun
The scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of grammar, syntax, and phonetics.
She decided to major in linguistics because she was fascinated by how languages evolve over time.
linguisticsadjective
Relating to the academic discipline of linguistics.
The university is hosting a linguistics symposium next month.
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