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Linguistics

Scientific study of language.

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The scientific study of language, including its structure, development, and use.

Pronunciation

/lɪŋɡwɪstɪks/

Etymology

Linguistics derives from the Latin 'lingua' meaning tongue.

Explain Like I’m 5

Linguistics is like being a detective for language, figuring out how it works and changes.

Fun Facts

There are over 7,000 languages spoken worldwide
Some languages have click consonants, made by clicking the tongue against the roof of the mouth
Linguistics can help preserve endangered languages

FAQ

What is linguistics? It's the scientific study of language
What do linguists study? They examine sounds, words, sentences, and how languages change over time
Can linguistics help with communication? Yes, it helps understand language differences and improve translation

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Science Social Science

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Sociolinguistics Psycholinguistics Computational Linguistics

Indexes

academic discipline

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