linguistic
adjective
lin·guis·tic
liŋ-ˈgwi-stik 
variants
or less commonly linguistical
: of or relating to language or linguistics
linguistic scholars
linguistic changes
Examples of linguistic in a Sentence
the age at which children begin to acquire linguistic skills
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Not to anyone who has ever sat through a lousy production of the play, perhaps at college, and found the character’s linguistic errors—his trademark—to be about as funny as athlete’s foot.
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
While Google Translate has long facilitated linguistic cross-pollination, a more subtle translation is needed now – one that transcends words and dives into the fabric of thoughts, feelings and aspirations.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The Ministry of Education and Merit cited guidance from the Accademia della Crusca, the world’s oldest linguistic academy, in its statement.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
Her character broke significant barriers as one of the first Black women in a non-stereotypical role on American television, known for her linguistic expertise, calm professionalism, and participation in one of television’s first interracial kisses with Captain Kirk.
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—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
While Google Translate has long facilitated linguistic cross-pollination, a more subtle translation is needed now – one that transcends words and dives into the fabric of thoughts, feelings and aspirations.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The Ministry of Education and Merit cited guidance from the Accademia della Crusca, the world’s oldest linguistic academy, in its statement.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
Her character broke significant barriers as one of the first Black women in a non-stereotypical role on American television, known for her linguistic expertise, calm professionalism, and participation in one of television’s first interracial kisses with Captain Kirk.
19.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Linguistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linguistic. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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