/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
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Meaning
The words people use to speak and write to each other.
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Word origin
From Old French langage, from Latin lingua, meaning tongue or speech.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- langage
Grammar
Examples
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"Language" means the words people use to speak and write.
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"Languages" is the plural, meaning more than one language.
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Here "language" is a way of sharing words without speaking.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 3: language, restaurant, double and 7 more words.