What is another word for human language?

Pronunciation: [hjˈuːmən lˈaŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Language is a means of communication that humans use to convey their thoughts, feelings, and ideas to others. There are numerous synonyms for 'human language', such as tongue, dialect, idiom, jargon, lingo, mother tongue, speech, and vernacular. The terms vary in their application and scope, but all refer to systems of communication used by people. Each language has its own unique vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, making it an important aspect of cultural identity. Language is also essential for building a sense of community and for passing on knowledge from generation to generation. Despite the diverse range of human languages, they all serve the same basic function of facilitating communication between individuals.

What are the hypernyms for Human language?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Human language

  • I am calling attention just to the main points of these tremendously important matters, which can be understood better by pious meditation than explained by human language.
    Martin Chemnitz
  • All human language draws its nature and value from the fact that it both comes from the Word of God and is chosen by God to manifest himself. But this relationship is secret and incomprehensible, beyond the bounds of reason and analysis.
    Jacques Ellul
  • Mathematicians may flatter themselves that they possess new ideas which mere human language is as yet unable to express.
    James C. Maxwell
  • The great thing about human language is that it prevents us from sticking to the matter at hand.
    Lewis Thomas
  • The human language is like a cracked kettle on which we beat out a tune for a dancing bear, when we hope with our music to move the stars.
    Gustave Flaubert

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