Linguistic Process (Noun)
Meaning 1
The cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication; "he didn't have the language to express his feelings".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The researchers studied the linguistic process of children acquiring their first language to understand how they develop grammatical structures.
- The cognitive scientist argued that the linguistic process of reading involves not just recognizing words, but also understanding the context and intent behind the text.
- The linguist's work focused on the linguistic process of language contact, where two or more languages interact and influence each other.
- The team examined the linguistic process of speech production to identify patterns and characteristics that distinguish one dialect from another.
- The professor explained that the linguistic process of language loss occurs when a community no longer uses its traditional language, often due to cultural suppression or urbanization.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A process involved in human language.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.