cross-linguistic
|cross-lin-guis-tic|
C1
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/krɔs-lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/
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/krɒs-lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/
across languages
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cross-linguistic' originates from the combination of 'cross-' meaning 'across' and 'linguistic' from Latin 'linguisticus,' meaning 'pertaining to language.'
Historical Evolution
'cross-linguistic' evolved from the combination of 'cross' and 'linguistic,' which was derived from the Latin word 'linguisticus.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'across languages,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving two or more languages.
The study focused on cross-linguistic influences in language acquisition.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 10:12