language

English? [?l?ɡw?d?]? American. [?l?ɡw?d?]?

n. Language, speech; speech, speech; entire vocabulary, terminology; computer language; style of speech, diction; <informal> profanity, swearing; modes of expression (using gestures, movements, or sounds)

[ plural languages]

Phrases:

foreign language?n. Foreign language; foreign languages

english language? p>language learning?language learning

second language?second language

Near synonyms:

n. [language] language; linguistic writing; expressive ability

tongue?,?parole

Word Analysis:

lexicon, term, vocabulary, word, language

These words all mean "text, word, language".

lexicon?refers to the entire vocabulary of a language, a person, or a field of knowledge.

term?refers to a word, phrase, or term that has a specific meaning.

vocabulary?A collective noun referring to a vocabulary, discourse, or vocabulary.

word?A word in common use, referring to the smallest unit of language, a word, character, but also a word, a whole sentence, or a paragraph.

language?ordinary word, a language used within a country, nation, or race, which has been systematized.

Bilingual example sentences:

Her?language?was not?very ladylike.?

Her language?was not very ladylike.

The?country's?official?language?is?Spanish.?

The country's?official?language?is?Spanish.

Students?examined?how?children?acquire?language.?

Students?examined?how?children?acquire?language.?