IDIOM Meaning and
Definition
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An idiom refers to a phrase or expression that possesses a figurative meaning different from its literal interpretation. Typically, idioms are known and used within a specific language or culture and often convey a particular message or concept that goes beyond the words themselves. These phrases are considered to be conventional or traditional, as they have been passed down through generations and have become a part of the language's linguistic fabric.
Idioms are characterized by their non-literal meaning, making them challenging for non-native speakers or those unfamiliar with the particular language or culture. Often, idioms are rooted in historical or cultural contexts that may not be immediately apparent to individuals learning the language. Their figurative nature often necessitates understanding the implied meaning rather than interpreting them literally.
Common examples of idioms include phrases such as "break a leg," which is an encouragement to performers before a show, or "hit the nail on the head," denoting an accurate or precise statement. Idioms are used extensively in everyday conversation, literature, and media, adding color and depth to language by allowing speakers to convey ideas that may not be easily expressed otherwise.
Understanding idioms is an important aspect of becoming fluent in any language. Their usage adds richness to communication by aiding in succinctly conveying complex ideas or emotions.
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A mode of expression or form of speech peculiar to a language or a dialect.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of IDIOM
The word "idiom" has its origins in the Greek language. It comes from the Greek word "idioma", which means "peculiarity" or "distinctive feature". In ancient Greek, "idioma" referred to a personal, individual expression or characteristic trait. Over time, the word was adopted into Latin as "idioma" and then into English as "idiom". In English, it began to be used in the linguistic sense to describe a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from the literal interpretation.
Similar spelling words for IDIOM
- ITMA,
- adam33,
- odium,
- ATM-CC,
- eitam,
- edam,
- widom,
- Edem,
- Adeem,
- Oidium,
- utomo,
- atimia,
- adamu,
- OTEMA,
- ITM,
- Yotam,
- ADWEM,
- yadumi,
- EHDM,
- T-IDDM,
- atemi,
- UDMA/33,
- ithome,
- ATTMA,
- edema,
- O-ADM,
- ATMI,
- EDM,
- adamou,
- idol,
- athome,
- CNS/ATM,
- ITM2A,
- ATIME,
- four-item,
- IWDOM,
- ATOM-ABS,
- ATEM,
- iddm,
- adam-12,
- ADTAM,
- etim,
- athame,
- ETM/LTM,
- ITAMM,
- OTEEM,
- AUTOM,
- EIDMA,
- adm-3a,
- adamawa,
- edimmu,
- Atimy,
- THP-ADM,
- atami,
- five-item,
- uteem,
- euthamia,
- EITM,
- iodium,
- IDEAM,
- ODAM,
- WITAM,
- adhamiya,
- doom,
- Eidam,
- R-OADM,
- IWDMA,
- o\'odham,
- Edmee,
- Etyma,
- six-item,
- wittum,
- Addem,
- IOTMM,
- iodum,
- Adima,
- udham,
- ADM,
- itaim,
- ATM-ARP,
- EWTMI,
- WADEM,
- ATM-CVD,
- ATMWU,
- item-veto,
- yedoma,
- ITAM,
- ADTMU,
- aatma,
- IYDMMA,
- Idem,
- rest-atom,
- idiot,
- adema,
- utami,
- adm.,
- two-item,
- adhaim,
- ATM-25,
- AUDM,
- Adamya,
- IDAM,
- adama,
- adam,
- ADJM,
- OTOMH,
- Odeum,
- OYATM,
- attuma,
- eyadema,
- ATTMH,
- adam8,
- ETAM,
- utama,
- atom,
- Idumaea,
- otium,
- dim,
- Adham,
- Atomy,
- atum,
- ADM/ADACC,
- Edmea,
- d\'adamo,
- I/ETM,
- L-ADM,
- ETHOM,
- attam,
- adhami,
- ADMI,
- OTMA,
- odioma,
- EPI-ADM,
- adhamiyah,
- atmia,
- Atim,
- waitomo,
- idham,
- ODEM,
- IDIIOM,
- ATEAM,
- Addeem,
- DFC/ADM,
- autum,
- yidam,
- otim,
- witham,
- atemoya,
- atom-bomb,
- VICE-ADM,
- eidem,
- my-otome,
- oedema,
- ITIM,
- addoum,
- UIDMA,
- idumea,
- OTIME,
- M-ATM,
- adeyemo,
- IYDM,
- wytham,
- uttama,
- idioma,
- IAITAM,
- ATM-F,
- OTM,
- adami,
- IDM,
- otomi,
- ODM,
- idama,
- edhem,
- Adamo,
- adoum,
- ightham,
- ADUM,
- ADEMI,
- Adamah,
- itmo,
- AATEM,
- atayim,
- itami,
- EDIMA,
- whitwam,
- Adamma,
- Etym,
- edem1,
- aadmi,
- Adom,
- ADMIA,
- IETME,
- atm,
- ATM-NM,
- AUTHAMA,
- UDMH/H,
- whitham,
- whittam,
- addum,
- line-item,
- ADME,
- ADMO,
- ODTMA,
- Wadham,
- ijtema,
- EV/ATOM,
- idoma,
- odama,
- oetomo,
- Addam,
- Adim,
- Atmo,
- IDMA,
- ARDS/ADM,
- ECL/ADM,
- otome,
- MED-IDDM,
- Edma,
- Attame,
- ATMA,
- autem,
- UDM,
- AATMW,
- ADMA,
- Edom,
- ATM-L,
- Idamae,
- Uttam,
- ottumwa,
- Obed-edom,
- Etham,
- Addoom,
- 10-item,
- hans-adam,
- adjmi,
- EDIME,
- EIETMO,
- ATMMY,
- item,
- EDME,
- ADIMM,
- UDMH,
- itum,
- adame,
- odom,
- uitm,
- Adem,
- adeyemi,
- Admah,
- UTM,
- Adhamh,
- IDEMA,
- ATME.
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