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metalinguistic

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met·a·lin·guis·tic  (mt-lng-gwstk)
adj.
Of or relating to a metalanguage or to metalinguistics.

meta·lin·guisti·cal·ly adv.
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metalinguistic [ˌmetəlɪŋˈgwɪstɪk] ADJmetalingüístico


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Metalinguistics applies to all aspects of language, but the developmental path to become metalinguistic begins with spoken language.
His metalinguistic analysis of Korean-English discourse examined in yumeo (humor), television shows, and face-to-face interactions is framed as an ideological issue, i.
It leads to mental flexibility, the ability to shift easily between symbol systems, improved abilities in divergent thinking, metalinguistic awareness, and maybe even higher intellect.
 
 
 
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