linguisticrules
nounUK /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk ruːlz/
US /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk rulz/
The special rules that tell us how to put words together and use them the right way.
Learning the linguistic rules of a new language helps you speak it correctly.
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2. The patterns that govern how sounds are combined in a language.
Phonological linguistic rules explain why some sound combinations are not allowed.
3. The social rules about how to speak politely in different situations.
Knowing when to say 'please' is part of the linguistic rules of politeness.
4. The rules that decide how words change form to show tense or number.
Adding '-ed' to make past tense follows regular linguistic rules.