idiomaticity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being idiomatic.
  2. An instance or category of instances of that quality.
  3. The state of a linguistic expression which exists when the expression exhibits semantic-pragmatic divergence, when the semantic value of the expression differs from its pragmatic value; that is to say, idiomaticity exists when the inherent meaning of the words expressed does not match the meaning of the expression as understood by the users: the sayer(s) and hearer(s).

Pronunciation

/ˈɪd.i.əʊ.məˈtɪ.si.ti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-idiomaticity.wav

Word forms

idiomaticity idiomaticities

Etymology

From idiomatic + -ity.

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