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1 English

1.1 Noun

1.1.1 Synonyms
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1.2 Derived terms
1.3 See also

English

Noun

language (uncountable and countable; plural languages)

  1. (uncountable) The expression of an understanding - see "Language is Understanding"
  2. A system of communication using the spoken word or using symbols that represent words or sounds.
    the English language
  3. (uncountable) The ability to communicate using words.
    the gift of language
  4. (uncountable) A nonverbal system of communication.
    sign language
  5. (computing) A computer language.
  6. (uncountable) The vocabulary used in a particular specialist field.
    legal language
  7. (uncountable) The particular words used in speech or a passage of text.
    The language he used to talk to me was obscene.
    The language used in the law does not permit any other interpretation.

Synonyms

Translations

expression of an understanding


system of communication using words or symbols

  • Latin: lingua f
  • Lithuanian: kalba f
  • Portuguese: língua f, linguagem f, idioma m
  • Russian: язык m (yazyk)
  • Spanish: lengua f, idioma m


ability to communicate using words


non-verbal system of communication


computer language See computer language

  • Lithuanian: kalba f
  • Portuguese: linguagem (de programação) f


vocabulary of a particular field


particular words used

  • Italian: linguaggio m
  • Portuguese: linguagem f


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Derived terms

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