🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

语言的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: yǔyán de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Linguistic/lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"语言的多样性令人惊叹。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to language or linguistics.

    "The linguistic diversity in the region is remarkable, with many languages spoken."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to the structure, use, or study of language.

    "Her linguistic skills helped her excel in her translation work."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'linguistic' originates from the Latin word 'lingua', meaning 'tongue' or 'language', combined with the suffix '-ic', which denotes a relation to. It evolved through Middle French in the 19th century to describe matters pertaining to language.

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