Meaning
linguistic, language
- Relating to language or linguistics.
- Pertaining to language learning, skills, or communication.
In a sentence
Mia cugina si è iscritta al liceo linguistico per imparare tre lingue.
My cousin enrolled in the language high school to learn three languages.
La barriera linguistica ha reso complicata la trattativa commerciale.
The language barrier made the business negotiations complicated.
Questo saggio analizza lo sviluppo linguistico nei primi anni di vita.
This essay analyzes linguistic development in the early years of life.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| linguistico | masculine · singular |
| linguistica | feminine · singular |
| linguistici | masculine · plural |
| linguistiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The masculine plural is irregular in spelling: 'linguistici' (c pronounced /tʃ/).
- 'Liceo linguistico' is an Italian high school specializing in modern foreign languages.