linguistic

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An adjective "linguistic" describes things related to language or words.

When we talk about something being linguistic, it means it has to do with the study and use of language. For example, a linguistic theory might explain how people understand grammar rules, while a linguistic program is one that teaches languages like English, Spanish, or French. You might also hear someone refer to a linguistic issue when talking about translation problems or language barriers in communication. This means there's a problem with understanding each other because of the way words are used in their native languages.

How common is "linguistic"?

Word linguistic is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions

adjective

  • Of or relating to language.

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