linguistic

adjective

lin·​guis·​tic liŋ-ˈgwi-stik 

variants or less commonly linguistical

liŋ-ˈgwi-sti-kəl 

: of or relating to language or linguistics

linguistic scholars

linguistic changes

linguistically

liŋ-ˈgwi-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• lexical
• rhetorical
• rhetoric
• verbal
• vocabular
• wordy

Examples of linguistic in a Sentence

the age at which children begin to acquire linguistic skills

Recent Examples on the Web

The open-wheelers are collectively pushing back on a linguistic crackdown by the sport’s governing body. —Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

Elevating their linguistic toolkit can help leaders more effectively embody their potential and inspire their teams. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

The film embraces India’s linguistic diversity, featuring dialogue in Malayalam, Hindi, and Marathi, along with documentary voices in Bhojpuri, Gujarati and Tamil. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024

Its southern shore is just three miles from the politically independent Solomon Islands, and its people share a culture, linguistic links, and dark skin tone with their Solomon neighbors. —Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

linguist + -ic entry 1, probably after German linguistisch

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing linguistic

• linguistic atlas
• linguistic form
• linguistic geography

Kids Definition

linguistic

adjective

lin·​guis·​tic liŋ-ˈgwis-tik 

: of or relating to language or linguistics

linguistically

-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb