Language

Language

Of of pertaining to any method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way, whether united in a system specific to a country or region.

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taxonomic

Language; Terminology

A reference to linguistics in which the main aim is to list and classify features and phenomena. It is usually implied that no attempt for linguistic generalizations is made.

theoretical linguistics

Language; Terminology

The study of the structure of language without any concern for practical applications which might arise from one’s work.

sign language

Language; Terminology

A communication system in which people use their hands to convey signals. In recent years sign language has been the object of linguists’ attention and has come to be regarded as ...

synchronic

Language; Terminology

A reference to one point of time in a language.

plosive

Language; Terminology

A sound which is produced with a complete blockage of the pulmonic airstreams. Also called a stop, examples are /p, t, k/.

pronunciation

Language; Terminology

A collective reference to the manner in which sounds are articulated in a particular language. Given its concrete nature pronunciation is a matter of phonetics rather than ...