linguistics

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Its sole director was a former linguistics teacher.

From BBC

“There’s a very big limit to what you can do with anything approaching gibberish,” said Jessie Peterson, who holds a doctorate in linguistics.

From New York Times

In linguistics terms, this generally refers to the relation between a word and another form in the sentence, such the use of "his" in the sentence, "The electrician repaired his equipment."

From Science Daily

She was the Distinguished Elder Educator in its Sapsik’wałá Teacher Education Program and was the university’s oldest-ever graduate when she earned a doctorate in linguistics from the university at age 90.

From Seattle Times

Emotions exert a profound influence on human behavior, prompting extensive explorations in the realms of psychology and linguistics.

From Science Daily