noun
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
Synonyms
linguistic communication
Examples
- he taught foreign languages
- the language introduced is standard throughout the text
- the speed with which a program can be executed depends on the language in which it is written
noun
(language) communication by word of mouth
Synonyms
speech
speech communication
spoken communication
spoken language
voice communication
oral communication
Examples
- his speech was garbled
- he uttered harsh language
- he recorded the spoken language of the streets
noun
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
Synonyms
Examples
- his compositions always started with the lyrics
- he wrote both words and music
- the song uses colloquial language
noun
the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication
Synonyms
linguistic process
Examples
- he didn't have the language to express his feelings
noun
the mental faculty or power of vocal communication
Synonyms
Examples
- language sets homo sapiens apart from all other animals
noun
a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
Synonyms
Examples
- legal terminology
- biological nomenclature
- the language of sociology