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exolingual

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • rhymes with -ɪŋɡwəl

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adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to a series of utterances between two people who do not speak the same language.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἐκ (ek) Ancient Greek ἔξω (éxō)der. English exo- Latin linguālislbor. English lingual English exolingual From exo- + lingual.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: exolingue — pertaining to a series of utterances between two people who do not speak the same language