cross-linguistically
adverb
Simple meaning
By comparing languages.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
krawslihnggwistihkleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɹɔslɪŋɡˈwɪstɪkli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adverb
In a crosslinguistic manner.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
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More ways to use cross-linguistically
- “She studied the phenomenon cross-linguistically.”adverb
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