language

Plural

languages

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

   • No language could express his rage and despair.
   • Deaf and mute people communicate using sign language.
   • The English and German languages are both members of the West Germanic language family.

2. 2.The ability to communicate using words.

   • Vocabulary is the basis of language.
   • Thai is the official language in Thailand.
   • I think everybody should learn another language.

3. 3.A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.

   • And ‘blubbing’ . . Blubbing went out with ‘decent’ and ‘ripping’. Mind you, not a bad new language to start up. 1920s schoolboy slang could be due for a revival.

4. 4.The specific wording or style of a text, such as a law or a contract.

   • Vocabulary is the basis of language.
   • Thai is the official language in Thailand.
   • I think everybody should learn another language.

Intj

Interjection

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A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

1. 1.An admonishment said in response to someone using vulgar language during a conversation.

Overall

Common· #713

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Common

Academic

Common

Literature

Rare