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   Lin·guis·tic

   /liNGˈɡwistik/

   

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   • 1. relating to language or linguistics: "a child's linguistic ability"

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   LINGUISTIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com. linguistic. [ ling- gwis -tik ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. adjective. of or belonging to language: linguistic change. of or relating to linguistics. linguistic. / lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk / adjective. of or relating to language. of or relating to linguistics. Discover More. Derived Forms. linˈguistically, adverb.

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