word
Language
LA-nggwuhj
/ˈlæŋɡwʌdʒ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
language
Dictionary meaning
The mental faculty or power of vocal communication.
Examples
- Language sets homo sapiens apart from all other animals.
- We didn't have the language to express our feelings.
Synonyms: speech
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