Linguistically
Linguistically
Linguistically (pronunciation: /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪkli/) is an adverb that refers to something related to language or linguistics. It is derived from the adjective "linguistic," which comes from the French word "linguistique." The term is often used in the context of language studies, language patterns, and the structure of language.
Etymology
The term "linguistically" is derived from the adjective "linguistic," which in turn comes from the French word "linguistique." The French term is derived from "lingua," the Latin word for "tongue" or "language." The suffix "-ly" is added to the adjective to form an adverb, indicating that something is done in a manner that is linguistic.
Related Terms
- Linguistics: The scientific study of language and its structure. It involves analysing language form, language meaning, and language in context.
- Linguistic Anthropology: The interdisciplinary study of how language influences social life.
- Sociolinguistics: The study of how language varies and changes in social groups.
- Psycholinguistics: The study of how language is processed in the brain.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech.
- Semiotics: The study of signs and symbols, both individually and grouped into sign systems. It includes the study of how meaning is constructed and understood.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Linguistically
- Wikipedia's article - Linguistically
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