idiomatic

Meanings

• adjective

  Used to describe language or expressions that have a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words.

  - "It's raining cats and dogs."
  - "Bite the bullet and face your fears."
  - "Let sleeping dogs lie."
  - "Cost an arm and a leg."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪdi.əˈmætɪk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

nonidiomatic , unidiomatic

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Synonyms

dialect , language , languoid , lect , vernacular , expression , form of words , locution , phrase

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with idiomatic
aphetic , athletic , aesthetic , pathetic

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Variants

List of all variants of idiomatic that leads to same result
idiomatic , idiomatically , idiomaticness , idiomaticnesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'idiomatic' comes from the Greek word 'idios' meaning 'personal' or 'private', and was used to describe language that was specific to a particular group or region.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The idiom 'Bite the bullet' originated from the practice of soldiers biting on a bullet during surgery to keep from screaming.

2. The idiom 'Cost an arm and a leg' is believed to have originated in the 16th century when limbs were sometimes used as currency.

3. The idiom 'Let sleeping dogs lie' is believed to have originated from ancient Rome, where it was used to advise against stirring up controversy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metaphor: Idiomatic expressions often contain metaphors, which are figures of speech that make a comparison between two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

2. Simile: Idiomatic expressions can also contain similes, which are figures of speech that make a comparison between two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Idiomatic expressions have been used in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression for centuries. They are often used to add color and vividness to language, and can help to convey emotions and ideas more effectively.

How to Memorize "idiomatic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rainstorm with cats and dogs falling from the sky to remember the idiom 'It's raining cats and dogs'.
   - Visualize biting a bullet to remember the idiom 'Bite the bullet'.
   - Imagine a dog lying quietly to remember the idiom 'Let sleeping dogs lie'.
   - Visualize something being very expensive to remember the idiom 'Cost an arm and a leg'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the idiom 'It's raining cats and dogs' with a heavy rainstorm.
   - Associate the idiom 'Bite the bullet' with facing a difficult situation.
   - Associate the idiom 'Let sleeping dogs lie' with avoiding controversial topics.
   - Associate the idiom 'Cost an arm and a leg' with something being very expensive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym RAIN for 'Raining, Animals, Inundated, Necessitating an umbrella' to remember the idiom 'It's raining cats and dogs'.
   - Use the phrase 'Suck it up' to remember the idiom 'Bite the bullet'.
   - Use the phrase 'Don't stir up trouble' to remember the idiom 'Let sleeping dogs lie'.
   - Use the phrase 'A lot of money' to remember the idiom 'Cost an arm and a leg'.

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