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cross-linguistically

cross-linguistically

8.1
In a way that compares two or more languages
  • adverb
  • /ˌkrɔs lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪ.kli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : interlingüísticamente
  • The researchers analyzed the data cross-linguistically to identify universal patterns.

Examples

  • She is known for examining grammatical structures cross-linguistically in her publications.

  • This theory has been confirmed cross-linguistically in numerous unrelated languages.

  • The results were analyzed cross-linguistically.

  • Can we compare these findings cross-linguistically?

  • The researchers analyzed the data cross-linguistically to identify universal patterns.

  • This theory has been confirmed cross-linguistically in numerous unrelated languages.

  • She is known for examining grammatical structures cross-linguistically in her publications.

How Broad

cross-linguistically
  • Specialized
8.1
dialectology
  • Specialized
9.6
intralinguistic
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

cross-linguistically positive

Morphology

cross-linguistically = cross-linguistic (transparent) = cross + linguistic + ally

The adjective 'cross-linguistic' clearly combines 'cross' (across) + 'linguistic' (relating to language); adding '-ally' forms the adverb in a regular way.

Etymology

Cross-linguistically combines cross- 'across' and linguistic, which is related to the simple word language. So it means doing something 'across' different languages or comparing languages.