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  1. Linguistics - Wikipedia

    Linguistics is the scientific study of language. [1][2][3] The areas of linguistic analysis are syntax (rules governing the structure of sentences), semantics (meaning), morphology (structure of …

  2. Linguistics | Definition, Examples, Science | Britannica

    Jan 2, 2026 · Linguistics, the scientific study of language. The word was first used in the middle of the 19th century to emphasize the difference between a newer approach to the study of …

  3. What Is Linguistics? - U-M LSA

    By virtue of the central role of language in human interactions and activities, Linguistics is situated at the intellectual intersection of the humanities, and social, biological, and behavioral …

  4. What is Linguistics? - University at Buffalo

    Linguistics is the scientific study of language, and its focus is the systematic investigation of the properties of particular languages as well as the characteristics of language in general.

  5. Research Guides: Linguistics: A Resource Guide: Introduction

    May 14, 2020 · The study of the structure and function of language, linguistics is a large field with branches in the humanities and sciences. This guide provides research strategies and lists …

  6. Why Study Linguistics? - University of Chicago

    Linguistics is a major that provides insight into one of the most intriguing aspects of human knowledge and behavior. Majoring in linguistics means learning about many aspects of human …

  7. Why Linguistics? | Department of Linguistics

    Linguistics, the scientific study of language, is perhaps the ultimate interdisciplinary enterprise, cutting across the humanities, social sciences, cognitive sciences, physical sciences, and …

  8. LINGUISTICS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : the study of human speech including the units, nature, structure, and modification of language. Did you know? Any analysis of language, including 8th-grade grammar, can be called …

  9. What is Linguistics?

    Linguistics is concerned with the nature of language and communication. It deals both with the study of languages, and the search for general properties common to all languages or large …

  10. What Is Linguistics and Why Does It Matter?

    Dec 15, 2024 · At its core, linguistics is the scientific study of language. It is not about learning to speak different languages (though that can be a part of it); instead, linguists are interested in …