C1adjectiveformallanguageacademic
US/lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk/
UK/lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk/
connected with language or the scientific study of language
In context
Linguistic research shows that babies learn sounds before words.
The country has great linguistic diversity, with over two hundred languages.
Her linguistic skills helped her get a job as an interpreter.
Words that go with linguistic
adjective + noun
- linguistic diversityLinguistic diversity is shrinking as small languages disappear.
- linguistic skillsGood linguistic skills are useful in tourism.
- linguistic abilityLinguistic ability varies a lot among young children.
- linguistic researchLinguistic research often uses large collections of text.
- linguistic barrierA linguistic barrier made the first weeks abroad hard.
adjective + preposition
- linguistic and culturalThey study the linguistic and cultural history of the region.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a linguistic isCorrect: a linguist is