language-specific
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/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ spəˈsɪfɪk/
unique to a language
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'language-specific' combines 'language,' from Latin 'lingua,' meaning 'tongue, speech,' and 'specific,' from Latin 'specificus,' meaning 'pertaining to a species or kind.'
Historical Evolution
'Language' evolved from Old French 'langage,' while 'specific' came from Middle French 'specifique.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'language' referred to 'speech or tongue,' and 'specific' meant 'pertaining to a species.' The combined term now refers to characteristics unique to a particular language.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or characteristic of a particular language.
The idiom is language-specific and doesn't translate well.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 10:24