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linguistics

UK
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
US
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

Translations

linguisticsnoun
UK
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
US
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
She decided to study linguistics at university.
Она решила изучать лингвистику в университете.
Linguistics helps us understand how languages evolve.
Языкознание помогает нам понять, как развиваются языки.
linguisticsadjective
UK
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
US
/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "linguistics conference").

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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