the scientific study of language
Used in a Sentence
linguistics
How to use linguistics in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for linguistics.
Editorial note
Can I just say on a related note that I'm chuffed to bits to see interesting linguistics stories make it to the frontpage?
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Quick take
the scientific study of language
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of linguistics gathered in one view.
the humanistic study of language and literature
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for linguistics.
noun
the scientific study of language
noun
the humanistic study of language and literature
See also: philology
Example sentences
Can I just say on a related note that I'm chuffed to bits to see interesting linguistics stories make it to the frontpage?
This is a highly contested subject in linguistics and very much not definitive like the article makes it out to be.
I can talk about politics, linguistics, computers, some music, sci-fi, movies, there is plenty of other stuff.
"\n\nAesop Rock takes language and linguistics to entirely different levels than one might expect from the single genre that is hip-hop.
I'm not super familiar with semantics in linguistics, but I've always thought it was very cool that they also use some of the same tools as programming language theory!
Chomsky has produced interesting theories, but mostly derailed linguistics on the basis of the argument 'language is complicated, something magical must be going on.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use linguistics in a sentence?
Can I just say on a related note that I'm chuffed to bits to see interesting linguistics stories make it to the frontpage?
What does linguistics mean?
the scientific study of language
What part of speech is linguistics?
linguistics is commonly used as noun.