linguistic
adjective
lin·guis·tic
liŋ-ˈgwi-stik 
variants
or less commonly linguistical
: of or relating to language or linguistics
linguistic scholars
linguistic changes
Synonyms of linguistic
Examples of linguistic in a Sentence
the age at which children begin to acquire linguistic skills
Recent Examples on the Web
In multilingual democracies, AI chatbots can offer real-time conversational translations, support linguistic inclusion and allow voters to ask clarifying questions in their preferred language.
—
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
For centuries, the monarchy promoted a version of the Parisian dialect, and the French Revolution—linking linguistic unity to republican virtue—only hastened the process of linguistic standardization.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
According to Flexion, recent research supports this direction and shows that language models can break down tasks by combining their linguistic knowledge with visual understanding.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
In a year that has forced every player in the music industry to seriously contend with AI on a commercial level, Rosalía’s commitment to human artistry through her album’s sprawling orchestral and linguistic twists is incredibly vital.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for linguistic
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
For centuries, the monarchy promoted a version of the Parisian dialect, and the French Revolution—linking linguistic unity to republican virtue—only hastened the process of linguistic standardization.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
According to Flexion, recent research supports this direction and shows that language models can break down tasks by combining their linguistic knowledge with visual understanding.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
In a year that has forced every player in the music industry to seriously contend with AI on a commercial level, Rosalía’s commitment to human artistry through her album’s sprawling orchestral and linguistic twists is incredibly vital.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for linguistic
Cite this Entry
“Linguistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linguistic. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share