Linguistically

/lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪ.kli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that relates to language or linguistics.

The researchers analyzed the text linguistically to understand the author's style.

With regard to the rules and structures of language.

Linguistically, the dialect showed significant variations from standard English.

In terms of the principles of language and its use.

The poem can be appreciated linguistically as it plays with sounds and meanings.

Referring to the characteristics or features of a particular language.

Linguistically, French and Spanish share many similarities due to their Latin roots.

From the perspective of language development or evolution.

Linguistically speaking, children acquire language at a remarkable pace during their early years.

Derived from 'linguistic,' which comes from Latin 'lingua' meaning 'tongue' or 'language,' combined with the suffix '-ly' to form an adverb.

linguistically challenged:

Having difficulty with language or communication.

linguistically diverse:

Referring to a variety of languages spoken within a given area or community.

linguistically rich:

Referring to a language or dialect that has a wide range of vocabulary and expressive resources.

Word nerd

She's such a word nerd; she gets linguistically excited when talking about grammar.

Grammar geek

He’s a grammar geek, always correcting my linguistically incorrect sentences.