descriptive linguistics

Meaning of word descriptive linguistics from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

descriptive linguistics noun

Meaning : A description (at a given point in time) of a language with respect to its phonology and morphology and syntax and semantics without value judgments.

An account of how a language should be used instead of how it is actually used. A prescription for the `correct' phonology and morphology and syntax and semantics.

prescriptive linguistics

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lexical ambiguity (noun)
The ambiguity of an individual word or phrase that can be used (in different contexts) to express two or more different meanings.

bog down (verb)
Get stuck while doing something.

palatalised (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

love apple (noun)
Native to South America. Widely cultivated in many varieties.

palsgrave (noun)
(Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands.

entertainment (noun)
An activity that is diverting and that holds the attention.

victimization (noun)
Adversity resulting from being made a victim.

palatalized (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

victimisation (noun)
An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly).

palatine bone (noun)
Either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits.

descriptive linguistics noun

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