Linguistics Glossary

noun a concluding event, remark, or section

• In music theory, a coda is a passage that brings a piece to an end.
• The coda of the song was so catchy, everyone was singing along.
• I'll catch you at the coda of the party, don't leave without saying goodbye.
• The final decision served as the coda to their long-standing disagreement.

noun a medical condition or predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality

• The diathesis of the patient must be carefully considered before prescribing any medication.
• The doctor needs to know your diathesis before giving you any medicine.
• Hey, do you know your diathesis? It's important for your health.
• In a metaphorical sense, the diathesis of society can be seen through its political climate.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a parenthesis; inserted as a parenthesis

• The author included a parenthetic comment in the middle of the paragraph.
• She added a parenthetic note to clarify her point.
• I always throw in a parenthetic aside when I'm telling a story.
• His parenthetic remark added a layer of complexity to the conversation.

verb to say or articulate (words) clearly and distinctly

adjective having a strong or noticeable quality

• The doctor pronounced the patient's name with perfect clarity.
• I always struggle to pronounce her last name correctly.
• He pronounced himself as the king of the party.
• The success of the new product was pronounced by the increase in sales.