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Characteristic Of A Particular Language Crossword Clue
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IDIOMATIC which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IDIOMATIC
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "IDIOMATIC" which means:
- adjective
- • Of or relating to or conforming to idiom noun
- • A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.
- • A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
- • An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.
- • An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.
- • A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used an idiomatic expression to convey his thoughts."
- • "Learning idiomatic phrases can greatly improve your fluency in a language."
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| New York Times17 Jan 1979 | Across 14 | |
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