linguisticexamples

noun

UK /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk ɪɡˈzɑːmpəlz/

US /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/

Linguistic examples are sentences that show how language works.

The teacher gave us linguistic examples to explain how verbs change.

SYNONYMS

language samples speech examples grammar illustrations word examples

RELATED WORDS

linguistics syntax grammar phonetics semantics

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Sentences used by scientists to study how people talk.

The researcher collected linguistic examples from everyday conversations.

3. Sample phrases that show a rule in a language.

Each chapter lists linguistic examples of past tense forms.

4. Words or sentences that help explain a language idea.

She used linguistic examples to make the lesson clearer.