Linguistic
/lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk/noun
Relating to language or the study of language.
Did you know?The word 'linguistic' is tied to ancient rituals where speakers believed the tongue could invoke powerful spirits through language.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dnghu-
“Root meaning 'tongue', relating to speech.”
Latin
Latin
lingua
“Meaning 'tongue' or 'language', symbolizing the power of speech.”
Old French
Old French
linguiste
“Borrowed from Latin, meaning 'one who speaks'.”
16th Century
English
linguistic
“Adjectival form introduced to denote matters related to language.”
Modern English
English
linguistic
“Now commonly used to describe all aspects of language study.”