linguistics
Translation
linguistics
Examples
She is a professor of linguistics.
She is a professor of linguistics.
Linguistics covers phonetics and syntax.
Linguistics covers phonetics and syntax.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the scientific study of language Linguistics is a fascinating field.
Similar Words
Synonyms: philology, language science
Etymology
From Latin 'lingua' (language) plus the suffix '-ics' which denotes a field of study (e.g., physics).
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'the study of (-ics) language (lingua)'.