Linguistic Typology

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a classification according to general type, especially in archaeology, psychology, or linguistics

  • The typology of ancient pottery found at the excavation site suggests a thriving civilization.
  • I'm studying the typology of different bird species for my biology project.
  • I don't really get the typology of different music genres, but I know what I like.
  • The typology of personalities in our friend group is quite diverse, making for interesting dynamics.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun

  • The Adamawa-Eastern region of Nigeria is known for its diverse culture and rich history.
  • Have you ever been to Adamawa-Eastern? It's a really interesting place to visit.
  • I heard Adamawa-Eastern is lit, we should definitely check it out.
  • The Adamawa-Eastern region is like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.