Definition
idiomaticities
noun
- The plural of idiomaticity; the quality or state of being idiomatic; the characteristic of using or containing idioms.
Usage: Formal, technical term used in linguistics and language studies; Rarely used in everyday conversation
Examples
- The idiomaticities of English make it challenging for non-native speakers to master.
- Linguists study the idiomaticities present in different dialects and regional variations.
- The translation lost some of the idiomaticities that made the original text distinctive.
- Understanding idiomaticities is essential for achieving fluency in a foreign language.