alingual
|a-lin-gual|
C1
/əˈlɪŋɡwəl/
without language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alingual' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' and the root 'lingual' from Latin 'lingua' meaning 'language'.
Historical Evolution
'alingual' was formed by combining the prefix 'a-' with 'lingual', a term used in linguistics.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without language', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having or using language.
The alingual child communicated through gestures.
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