linguistic
Translation
linguistic
Examples
She has great linguistic abilities.
She has great linguistic abilities.
This is a complex linguistic issue.
This is a complex linguistic issue.
Grammar Patterns
((linguistic)) ((noun)) relating to language He is studying linguistic patterns.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verbal, language-related; Antonyms: non-linguistic
Etymology
From Latin 'lingua' (tongue, language). The suffix '-istic' means 'relating to'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'lingua' is Latin for 'language', so 'linguistic' is anything related to it.