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langue.

Language as a system rather than language in use, including the formal rules, structures, and limitations of language.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlɒːŋ(ɡ)/Received-Pronunciation/ˈlɒ̃ː(ɡ)/Received-Pronunciation/ˈlɑŋ(ɡ)/General-American

Language as a system rather than language in use, including the formal rules, structures, and limitations of language.
uncountable

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French langue. Doublet of lingua and tongue.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.