Words In Linguistics

noun the act of drawing a line around something

• The circumscription of the land was clearly marked by the stone pillars.
• They put up a fence to show the circumscription of their property.
• The cops drew a circumscription around the crime scene with caution tape.
• The circumscription of her responsibilities left her feeling trapped and limited.

noun Correlative can also be used as a noun to refer to a word or phrase that is paired with another to convey a specific meaning or relationship.

adjective Correlative is an adjective that describes a relationship between two or more things that are mutually dependent or complementary.

• The correlative relationship between income and education level is well-documented in economic studies.
• There's a correlative link between eating junk food and feeling sluggish.
• Dude, there's like a correlative vibe between wearing a snapback and listening to hip hop.
• The artist believed there was a correlative connection between colors and emotions in her paintings.

adjective relating to the writing or compiling of dictionaries or lexicons

• The lexigraphic analysis of the ancient text revealed new insights into the language used at that time.
• I never realized how important lexigraphic studies were until I took that linguistics course.
• Yo, did you see that lexigraphic breakdown of the rap lyrics? It was fire!
• The artist's use of color was so vivid, it almost felt lexigraphic in nature.

noun a set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality for the community that shares them, especially in an intellectual discipline

• The shift in educational paradigm has led to new teaching methods being implemented.
• People are starting to see things differently now, it's like a whole new paradigm.
• The old way of thinking is out, the new paradigm is in.
• The paradigm of success is constantly evolving, so it's important to adapt to new challenges.

noun a term used in Indian cuisine to refer to a type of flavored rice dish

• The pashadom ceremony was a solemn occasion attended by dignitaries from all over the country.
• I heard the pashadom was a pretty fancy event with lots of good food.
• The pashadom was lit, everyone was dressed to impress and the music was on point.
• The pashadom of emotions that swept over her when she saw her childhood home was overwhelming.

noun a thing tacitly assumed beforehand at the beginning of a line of argument or course of action

• The success of the project is based on the presupposition that all team members will fulfill their roles effectively.
• Don't make the presupposition that everyone will agree with your idea without discussing it first.
• You can't just roll with the presupposition that everything will work out without putting in the effort.
• The presupposition that money can buy happiness is often proven wrong by those who have everything but still feel empty inside.

noun a word or phrase that refers to or stands for something else

adjective relating to or containing references or allusions

• In academic writing, it is crucial to use referential language to cite sources properly.
• When writing your essay, make sure to include referential information from reliable sources.
• Yo, don't forget to drop some referential quotes in your paper to back up your arguments.
• Her paintings are highly referential to classical art movements, showcasing her deep knowledge and appreciation for art history.

adjective describing something that is rough, uneven, or gnarled in texture or appearance

• The knarsty old tree stood tall in the middle of the forest.
• I tripped over that knarsty root again!
• That knarsty dude always has the best skateboarding tricks.
• The knarsty situation required delicate handling to avoid any further complications.

adjective describing a sentence that lacks a main verb or that has a main verb but lacks a subject

• The acoluthic nature of the sentence made it difficult to understand.
• I couldn't make sense of that acoluthic sentence.
• That sentence was so acoluthic, it was like trying to solve a puzzle.
• Her thoughts were acoluthic, wandering in different directions.

noun a term or concept that refers to a specific person, place, thing, or idea

• The report will be discussed in detail afterhend during the meeting.
• Let's catch up afterhend at the coffee shop.
• We can chill at my place afterhend.
• Afterhend, we can reflect on the lessons learned from this experience.