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psycholinguistics

/ˌsaɪkoʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsaɪkəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

Meanings
noun
The study of the comprehension and production of language in its spoken, written and signed forms.

Examples :

"The professor introduced psycholinguistics by showing how our brains understand and remember different types of sentences. "
mind language linguistics communication science

Related Words

Illustration introduced

introduced verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːst/ /ˌɪntɹəˈduːst/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration language

language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

Illustration spoken

spoken verb

/ˈspoʊkən/

To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

"My teacher spoke about the upcoming history test in class. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration professor

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

Illustration comprehension

comprehension noun

/kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/

Thorough understanding

"My comprehension of the math lesson was excellent; I understood all the concepts. "

Illustration sentences

sentences noun

/ˈsɛntənsɪz/

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration showing

showing verb

/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

To display, to have somebody see (something).

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

Illustration remember

remember verb

/ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/

To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.

"I remember my grandmother's smile; it's a clear image in my mind. "

Illustration production

production noun

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing, making or creating something.

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."

Illustration written

written verb

/ˈɹɪtn̩/

To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

"The pupil wrote his name on the paper."