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idioms

/ˈɪdiəmz/

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noun

A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.

Examples :

"Learning English can be tricky because of all the idioms, like "raining cats and dogs," which don't mean what they literally say. "

language style communication writing linguistics word

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noun

A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.

Examples :

"Scholars study the idioms of ancient Rome to understand how people actually spoke and wrote in different social circles and time periods, not just the formal, literary Latin. "

language linguistics

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noun

An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.

Examples :

""English classes often teach idioms, like 'raining cats and dogs,' which doesn't literally mean animals are falling from the sky, but that it's raining very hard." "

language linguistics word phrase

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noun

An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.

Examples :

"The school's new auditorium showcased several different architectural idioms, including a modern style and a traditional design. "

style art architecture music

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noun

A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.

Examples :

"``` Experienced Python programmers often use specific idioms, like list comprehensions, to write concise and efficient code. ``` "

language computing