INTERLINGUA Meaning and
Definition
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Interlingua is a constructed language that aims to serve as an international auxiliary language, designed to facilitate communication between people from different linguistic backgrounds. It was developed in the mid-20th century by a team of linguists and scientists led by Alexander Gode. The primary objective of interlingua is to create a neutral and simplified language that is easy to learn and understand for speakers of various native tongues.
The vocabulary of interlingua is derived from several major Western languages, especially Latin-based Romance languages such as Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian, along with English and even some Germanic and Slavic words. This wide range of source languages gives interlingua a familiar and recognizable vocabulary that can be grasped by speakers of these languages without extensive study.
In terms of grammar, interlingua follows a simplified structure that tries to eliminate irregularities and complexities found in many natural languages. It has a relatively strict word order, employing subject-verb-object sequences and avoiding complicated inflections. This makes interlingua flexible and adaptable, enabling efficient communication across different cultures and linguistic backgrounds.
Interlingua has been used in various domains, including scientific literature, international conferences, and online communication. Despite not achieving widespread recognition, it remains an important example of a constructed language that seeks to bridge linguistic barriers and foster global understanding.
Common Misspellings for INTERLINGUA
- unterlingua
- jnterlingua
- knterlingua
- onterlingua
- 9nterlingua
- 8nterlingua
- ibterlingua
- imterlingua
- ijterlingua
- ihterlingua
- inrerlingua
- inferlingua
- ingerlingua
- inyerlingua
- in6erlingua
- in5erlingua
- intwrlingua
- intsrlingua
- intdrlingua
Etymology of INTERLINGUA
The word "Interlingua" has its roots in Latin.
"Inter" is a Latin preposition meaning "between" or "among", often used to indicate a reciprocal action or relationship.
"Lingua" is the Latin word for "language".
Therefore, "Interlingua" can be understood as "between languages" or "among languages", reflecting the intention of the language itself, which is to serve as a means of communication between people who speak different languages.
Similar spelling words for INTERLINGUA
- interbreeding,
- interfere,
- interlude,
- interleave,
- interesting,
- interlinking,
- intervening,
- interferon,
- interlocking,
- intercalary,
- Internode,
- interlineal,
- Interlaken,
- Interleaf,
- interfering,
- interbrain,
- intercalate,
- interlayer,
- interrelate,
- internal,
- interlacing,
- interment,
- interior,
- in the raw,
- interiorize,
- interior angle,
- interlocutor,
- interpreting,
- internist,
- intermingled,
- interiorise,
- intersecting,
- interchange,
- inter alia,
- interlaced,
- interlock,
- intersexual,
- interpolate,
- interminable,
- interval,
- interlard,
- interleukin,
- internee,
- internet,
- internal angle,
- intermarriage,
- interminably,
- interlink,
- Interpol,
- intermural,
- interlocutory,
- interlobular,
- interlanguage,
- interstitial,
- intertrigo,
- interlope,
- interlinear,
- intervene,
- intertribal,
- intermingle,
- interlace,
- interestingly,
- in theory,
- interning,
- international.
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