mɪk adjective Linguistics.
pertaining to or being a significant unit that functions in contrast with other units in a language or other system of behavior.
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
emic
1954, from phonemic.
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Emic
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
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Example sentences
Audiences must also be taught new roles when responding to the emic performance.
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