Linguistics Definition
lĭng-gwĭstĭks
noun
The science of language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics: sometimes subdivided into descriptive, historical, comparative, theoretical, and geographical linguistics.
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The study of the structure, development, etc. of a particular language and its relationship to other languages.
English linguistics.
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The definition of linguistics is the scientific study of language.
The study of the English language is an example of linguistics.
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Origin of Linguistics
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linguist +"Ž -ics
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