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Linguistic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to language, its structure, and usage.

Sense 1: Pertaining to linguistics or the study of language.

Sample Sentence 1: The linguistic research conducted by the professor was groundbreaking in the field of syntax.

Sense 2: Exhibiting good command or skill in language.

Sample Sentence 2: The author's linguistic prowess was evident in his eloquent use of words in the book.

Sense 3: Relating to the characteristics or style of a particular language.

Sample Sentence 3: The author tried to capture the linguistic nuances of French in her novel set in Paris.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who studies or specializes in linguistics.

Sample Sentence: As a linguist, she dedicated her career to unraveling the complexities of human languages.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An individual's use of language in a particular speech community.

Sample Sentence: The linguistic differences between the popular dialects of English spoken in the United States and the United Kingdom can be fascinating to explore.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to or involves language.

Sample Sentence: She communicated her feelings linguistically, using sign language to convey her emotions.

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