From which language does the word 'Linguistics' derive its meaning from?
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A.
Sanskrit
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B.
Greek
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C.
Latin
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D.
French
Correct Answer:
C. Latin
Explanation:
The correct answer is Latin. The term Linguistics originates from the Latin word lingua, which translates to tongue or language, and the suffix -istics. In academic contexts, it refers to the systematic and scientific study of language structure and development. Therefore, Latin is the root language for this field's name.
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