Definitions

language

[lang-gwij] / ˈlæŋ gwɪdʒ /

NOUN

system of words for communication

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accent dialect expression jargon prose sound speech style terminology vocabulary voice word wording

STRONG

argot articulation brogue cant communication conversation diction dictionary discourse doublespeak gibberish idiom interchange lexicon palaver parlance patois phraseology signal slang talk tongue utterance verbalization vernacular vocalization

WEAK

lingua franca

Antonyms

STRONGEST

silence

STRONG

quiet standard

Example Sentences

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Its plight is spelled out in US securities filings containing cryptic language.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Just ask Robbins, who peppered a recent Instagram post sponsored by Microsoft Copilot with feminist-lite language while urging women to share their financial records with the AI.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The researchers argue that the performance collapse seen in these experiments points to fundamental limitations in today's large language models.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The large language model called Claude Fable 5 will mostly let users query Mythos, which the company previously deemed too dangerous for general release.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I promise myself I will hold on to my language, no matter how far away we go, how many seas we cross, how distant I am from the almond-scented streets of this land.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

Vocabulary lists containing language

TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)

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Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC

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Narrative Writing, List 1

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