Linguistic Analysis Vocabulary

adjective relating to cognition, the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses

• The study aimed to investigate the cognitive processes involved in decision-making.
• I find it fascinating how our cognitive abilities develop as we grow older.
• She's got some serious cognitive skills when it comes to problem-solving.
• His cognitive flexibility allowed him to adapt quickly to new situations.

noun reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity

adjective relating to or using logic

• The conclusion was reached through careful analysis and logical reasoning.
• It just doesn't make sense, there's no logic to it.
• I can't wrap my head around the logic behind that decision.
• In matters of the heart, logic often takes a backseat to emotion.

noun a metrical line or verse

adjective relating to or characteristic of meter or poetic meter

• The poet carefully crafted the metrical structure of the sonnet.
• I struggled to understand the metrical patterns in the poem.
• I'm not a fan of the metrical stuff in poetry.
• The metrical heartbeat of the music resonated with the audience.

adjective characterized by unnecessary repetition or superfluousness

• The company decided to lay off employees in order to eliminate redundant positions.
• I don't see the point of having two coffee machines in the break room, it seems redundant.
• Why do you keep saying the same thing over and over again? It's getting redundant.
• Her constant need for validation from others became redundant as she learned to love herself.

verb to change something to its opposite or backward position

adjective opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or effect

• The decision was reversed by the higher court.
• They changed their minds and reversed the decision.
• They totally flipped the script and reversed their decision.
• The tables have turned and the decision has been reversed.

adjective describing or relating to written or printed material

adverb used to modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often indicating manner or degree

• The professor emphasized the importance of analyzing the textual evidence in the research paper.
• I always struggle with understanding the textual references in the novel we're reading.
• I skimmed through the textbook and found the textual examples to be pretty straightforward.
• The artist used textual elements in his painting to convey a deeper meaning.

noun A person who specializes in translating written texts from one language to another

• The translatologist was able to accurately translate the ancient text.
• I heard that translatologist is really good at languages.
• That translatologist is a language wizard!
• She was like a translatologist, deciphering the hidden meanings in the text.