Definition

Related to the study of sounds in a language and how they are organized and used.

Example

The phonologic rules of the language determine how sounds can be combined.

Conversation

I just started learning about phonologic patterns in language.

That sounds interesting! What have you discovered so far?

I didn't realize how much our speech is influenced by phonologic rules.

Yeah, it's amazing how sounds shape our communication!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phonologic → It is formed from "phon-" (from Greek "phone", meaning sound) and "-logic" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word "phonologic" refers to the study or science of sounds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'phone' for sound and 'logic' for study — phonologic means the study of sounds.

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