variants
also linguistical
as in lexical
of or relating to words or language
the age at which children begin to acquire linguistic skills
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Recent Examples of linguistic
The adaptations will span both series and films, with plans for regional language versions across India’s diverse linguistic landscape.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
According to the records, Hittite scribes also wrote with Anatolian, Syrian, and Mesopotamian styles and linguistic methods.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2025
These linguistic traces, quietly embedded in the city’s layout, are a reminder that York’s Viking past is never far beneath the surface.
—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
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
According to the records, Hittite scribes also wrote with Anatolian, Syrian, and Mesopotamian styles and linguistic methods.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2025
These linguistic traces, quietly embedded in the city’s layout, are a reminder that York’s Viking past is never far beneath the surface.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linguistic
Adjective
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Templates enforce everything from slide masters to the lexical choices that signal risk levels; the model should not be able to invent metrics or rewrite disclaimers.—
Noah Ohrner,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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With the arrival of printing, the new terminology created more opportunities for lexical growth, as did the publishing industry; and the emergence of the internet has produced still more.—
David Crystal
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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According to filings by the Middlesex County Prosecutors’ office, Limani’s dashboard camera recorded his verbal challenge to race the other driver, Jeter Ogando, 23.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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After a verbal altercation between Britton and a 65-year-old man escalated, Worthy said the suspect fired a gun several times.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If management is clear, communicative and aligned on DEI, HR becomes a creative force.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Painting a picture of the way forward and then remaining visible, calm and communicative builds trust and cultivates stability.—
Camille Nicita,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Linguistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linguistic. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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