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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These linguistic traces, quietly embedded in the city’s layout, are a reminder that York’s Viking past is never far beneath the surface.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Scientists may need to look at broader linguistic trends beyond word choice, such as sentence structure and how ideas are presented.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 11 July 2025
But a closer read shows the linguistic dance that big companies are engaged in.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 July 2025
This accelerates the natural process of linguistic change and makes language feel more democratic.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 9 July 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Scientists may need to look at broader linguistic trends beyond word choice, such as sentence structure and how ideas are presented.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 11 July 2025
But a closer read shows the linguistic dance that big companies are engaged in.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 July 2025
This accelerates the natural process of linguistic change and makes language feel more democratic.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 9 July 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 5 Aug. 2025.
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