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cross-linguistic

cross-linguistic

8.2
Relating to more than one language, often comparing grammar or sounds
  • adjective
  • /ˌkrɔs lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : interlingüístico
  • The study provides cross-linguistic comparisons of grammatical structures.

Examples

  • They conducted a cross-linguistic investigation across several language families.

  • The cross-linguistic study revealed interesting patterns in language acquisition.

  • Research in phonology often relies on cross-linguistic data to draw general conclusions.

  • Researchers conducted a cross-linguistic analysis of verb forms.

  • Linguists often conduct cross-linguistic studies to understand how different languages structure their grammar.

  • The researcher published a cross-linguistic analysis that compared verb conjugations in Spanish and French.

  • This book provides a cross-linguistic approach to language acquisition, examining how children learn languages worldwide.

Synonyms

interlingual
vscross-linguistic
7.6

Used between two or more languages, for example in translation

focuses on comparing or analyzing data across different languages

How Multilingual

multilingual
7 4.3
cross-linguistic
  • Specialized
8.2
bilingual
33 4.0
monolingual
1 4.3

Surface Forms

cross-linguistic positive

Morphology

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

The adjective is formed by productive prefixation: 'cross-' (across/among) + 'linguistic' (relating to language), yielding 'involving multiple languages'.

Etymology

The word cross-linguistic combines cross ('across') and linguistic, from lingua meaning 'tongue' or 'language'. So cross-linguistic means looking 'across languages' to compare or study more than one language.