linguistically

Thân thiện

Linguistically diverse students work together on a group project.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a way that relates to language or its structure: Pertaining to the features, use, or study of language. 2. From the perspective of linguistics: In a manner concerning the scientific study of language and its structure.

Usage and Examples

• Relating to language:
  • The region is linguistically diverse, with over fifty native languages spoken.
  • The two words are linguistically related, sharing a common Latin root.
• From the perspective of linguistics:
  • This ancient script is linguistically significant for understanding the development of writing systems.
  • The sentence structure is linguistically complex, featuring multiple embedded clauses.

Advanced Usage

• "Linguistically speaking": Used to introduce a statement from the viewpoint of language or linguistics.
  • Linguistically speaking, Mandarin Chinese and English belong to entirely different language families.

Variants and Related Words

• Linguistic (adjective): Of or relating to language or linguistics.
  • Linguistic barriers can hinder communication.
• Linguistics (noun): The scientific study of language and its structure.
  • She is pursuing a degree in linguistics.

Synonyms

• Philologically: In a way relating to the structure, historical development, and relationships of languages.
• Grammatically: In a way relating to the rules of a language's structure.

Related Phrases and Collocations

• Linguistically diverse: Having many different languages or language groups.
• Linguistically isolated: Lacking contact with or speakers of other languages.
• Linguistically complex: Having intricate or sophisticated language features.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with respect to language
   • linguistically impaired children
   • a lingually diverse population
2. with respect to the science of linguistics
   • linguistically interesting data

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lingually