philological
IPA: fɪɫʌɫˈɑdʒɪkʌɫ
adjective
- Of or pertaining to the history of literature and words.
- (linguistics) Pertaining to historical linguistics.
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Examples of "philological" in Sentences
- The study of ancient languages and texts falls under the realm of philological research
- The philological analysis of Shakespeare's plays provides insight into the nuances of his language
- A philological approach to understanding historical documents can reveal hidden meanings and cultural contexts
- Scholars often rely on philological evidence to decipher ancient scripts and languages
- The field of philological studies continues to uncover new insights into the evolution of language over time
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