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LINGUISTIC COMPETENCE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase linguistic competence. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase linguistic competence. (close relations)
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ability
nounn
noun

• the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

• possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

aptitude
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• inherent ability

capability
nounn
noun

• the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

• the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment

• an aptitude that may be developed

command
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

• a military unit or region under the control of a single officer

• the power or authority to command

• availability for use

• a position of highest authority

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

verb

• be in command of

• make someone do something

• demand as one's due

• look down on

• exercise authoritative control or power over

dexterity
nounn
noun

• adroitness in using the hands

expertise
nounn
noun

• skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge

facility
nounn
noun

• a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

• skillful performance or ability without difficulty

• a natural effortlessness

• something designed and created to serve a particular function and to afford a particular convenience or service

• a service that an organization or a piece of equipment offers you

knowledge
nounn
noun

• the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

mastery
nounn
noun

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• power to dominate or defeat

• the act of mastering or subordinating someone

proficiency
nounn
noun

• the quality of having great facility and competence

• skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity

skill
nounn
noun

• an ability that has been acquired by training

• ability to produce solutions in some problem domain

Best Hypernyms For LINGUISTIC COMPETENCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for linguistic competence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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ability aptitude competence competency expertise language mastery proficiency skill

Alternatives for ABILITY

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