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linguistics

лингвистика

Meaning of linguistics

language science

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EN-UK/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
EN-US/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
RU[lʲɪŋˈɡvʲistʲikə]
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Linguistics is interesting because it explains how language works.

Лингвистика интересна, потому что она объясняет, как работает язык.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

She studies linguistics to become a speech therapist.

Она изучает лингвистику, чтобы стать логопедом.

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linguistics belongs to the topic "Subjects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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linguistics
Общее название научной дисциплины, изучающей язык как систему и явление.
language studies
Формулировка, близкая к «лингвистика», иногда шире включает междисциплинарные подходы к языку.
philology
Традиционно фокус на текстах, истории языка и литературоведении; старее и более исторично по оттенку, чем «лингвистика».
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🇬🇧en

Общее название научной дисциплины, изучающей язык как систему и явление.

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She studied linguistics at university and now teaches phonetics.

🇬🇧en

Формулировка, близкая к «лингвистика», иногда шире включает междисциплинарные подходы к языку.

C1Often

The language studies programme includes sociolinguistics and discourse analysis.

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philology

Традиционно фокус на текстах, истории языка и литературоведении; старее и более исторично по оттенку, чем «лингвистика».

C1Rarely

Philology traditionally involved editing medieval manuscripts and tracing language change.

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What does linguistics mean?

language science

How do you pronounce linguistics?

linguistics is pronounced as /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is linguistics used in a sentence?

Linguistics is interesting because it explains how language works. Translation: Лингвистика интересна, потому что она объясняет, как работает язык.

Is linguistics part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, linguistics (лингвистика) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is linguistics part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, linguistics (лингвистика) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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