linguistic
adjective
lin·guis·tic
liŋ-ˈgwi-stik 
variants
or less commonly linguistical
: of or relating to language or linguistics
linguistic scholars
linguistic changes
Examples of linguistic in a Sentence
the age at which children begin to acquire linguistic skills
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This strident belief that languages shape our thinking is referred to as the linguistic relativity hypothesis, which is also informally known as Whorfianism, see my detailed discussion at the link here.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Critics argue that the rules prohibit linguistic evolution and self-expression.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Deciphering a lost writing system requires a rare combination of linguistic flair, statistical savvy, and deep cultural knowledge of the region in question.
—Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
For example, Adam Johnson, from Atlanta, moved to Japan to improve his linguistic skills, which later became a love affair with the country, and encouraged his Black community to visit more often.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 May 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Critics argue that the rules prohibit linguistic evolution and self-expression.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Deciphering a lost writing system requires a rare combination of linguistic flair, statistical savvy, and deep cultural knowledge of the region in question.
—Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
For example, Adam Johnson, from Atlanta, moved to Japan to improve his linguistic skills, which later became a love affair with the country, and encouraged his Black community to visit more often.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for linguistic
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“Linguistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linguistic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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