Linguistics Definition & Meaning

linguistics
noun
  1. the scientific study of language
  2. the humanistic study of language and literature

"Linguistics" in song lyrics

See how linguistics is used in real songs:

  • "Is if I cut it off and gripped it and spit more linguistics"
    Apathy f/ Celph Titled — Chrome Depot Freestyle
  • "We ain't dying in this city of antigonistics with these ragedy linguistics"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Mitten Behemoths
  • "And get paid from the use of my linguistics"
    Diamond & the Psychotic Neurotics — Check One, Two

Usage tips for "linguistics"

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