bi-lingual

bi-lin·gual

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy ling-gwuh l]
- /baɪ ˈlɪŋ gwəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy ling-gwuh l]
- /baɪ ˈlɪŋ gwəl/

Definitions of bi-lingual word

adjective bi-lingual able to speak two languages with the facility of a native speaker. 1
adjective bi-lingual spoken, written, or containing similar information in two different languages: a bilingual dictionary; Public notices at the embassy are bilingual. 1
adjective bi-lingual of, involving, or using two languages: a bilingual community; bilingual schools. 1
noun bi-lingual a bilingual person. 1
adjective bi-lingual Alternative spelling of bilingual. 0

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Origin of bi-lingual

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Latin bilingu(is) (bi- bi-1 + lingu-, stem of lingua tongue + -is adj. suffix) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Bi-lingual

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Bi-lingual

bi-lingual popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.