Pronunciation: /fɪləˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective relating to the study of language and literature
A1 I am studying philological texts in my language class.
A2 The philological analysis of ancient manuscripts is fascinating.
B1 She is conducting a philological study of Shakespeare's sonnets.
B2 The philological approach to understanding language evolution is complex but rewarding.
C1 His philological expertise makes him a sought-after consultant for historical linguistics.
C2 The philological research conducted by the team revolutionized our understanding of ancient languages.
formal The philological study of ancient texts requires a deep understanding of language and historical context.
informal My friend is majoring in philological studies, which means she spends a lot of time analyzing old texts.
slang I never knew philological work could be so intense, it's like solving a linguistic puzzle.
figurative The philological approach to understanding relationships involves analyzing communication patterns and language use.
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