Language

the action of placing two or more things close together or side by side

The sculpture's beauty comes from the apposition of contrasting shapes.

a new word that is formed by the combination of two other words blending their meaning and sounds

The term "brunch" is a portmanteau word that combines "breakfast" and "lunch."

(linguistics) the way in which words and phrases are arranged to form grammatical sentences in a language

In linguistics, syntax refers to the rules that govern the structure of sentences, determining how words are arranged to convey meaning.

(linguistics) the smallest meaningful unit of a language that does not necessarily stand alone and cannot be divided

In linguistics, a morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning or grammatical function in a language.

an alphabetical list of words in a particular language or subject

She consulted a specialized lexicon to study medical terminology.

(grammar) a word or phrase that refers to a preceding word or phrase

Anaphora refers to the rhetorical device of repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

an expert in the study of language, examining its structure, development, and cultural aspects

The linguist conducted research on the syntax and grammar of an endangered indigenous language.

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

The textbook includes a glossary at the end, providing definitions for key terms and concepts.

the standardized set of rules and conventions for spelling and writing within a particular language or writing system, guiding the proper representation of words and symbols

a branch of biology concerning the scientific study of the form and structure of an organism including plants and animals

the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings

Linguists trace the etymology of "vocabulary" back to Latin "vocabulum," meaning word.

the branch of linguistics that focuses on the study of meaning in language, examining how words, signs, and other linguistic units acquire and convey meaning within a particular language or across languages

the study of language, literature, and historical texts to understand their origins, development, and cultural context, encompassing areas such as linguistics, textual criticism, and literary analysis