language

Meanings

• A systematic means of communication between individuals or groups, consisting of spoken, written, or signed symbols; a language.

  - "English is my native language."
  - "She speaks fluent French."
  - "Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world."

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Pronunciation

1. [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]
   
   
   
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2. [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

computer language , machine language , programming language

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with language
range , change , strange

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. language (English) : A system of communication
   

2. language (English) : The tongue
   

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Variants

List of all variants of language that leads to same result
language , languages , language arts , language model , language models , language barrier , language lab , language laboratory , ASL , American Sign Language , Ameslan , assembly language , assembly languages , body language , body languages , contact language , contact languages , figurative language

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Etymology

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

The word 'language' comes from the Old French word 'langue', which means 'tongue'.

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Trivia

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

1. There are over 7,000 languages spoken in the world today.

2. The longest word in the English language, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, which means 'a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles'.

3. The word 'set' has more definitions (over 500) than any other English word.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Syntax: The arrangement of words in a sentence according to the rules of grammar.

2. Semantics: The meaning of words and sentences.

3. Pragmatics: The use of language in context and the effects it has on the speaker and listener.

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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.

Language is an essential part of human culture and identity. It is used to express thoughts, emotions, and ideas, and to build relationships and communities.

How to Memorize "language"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people communicating with each other using gestures and body language. This is a visual representation of a language.
   - Visualize a dictionary or a thesaurus to help you understand the meanings of different words in a language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'language' with the word 'communication'.
   - Associate the word 'language' with the word 'culture'.
   - Associate the word 'language' with the word 'identity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'ROYGBIV' to remember the order of the colors of the rainbow.
   - Use the phrase 'Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain' to remember the order of the colors of the rainbow.
   - Use the method of chunking to memorize longer sequences of information.

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