linguistics
//lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks//
Noun
linguisticsSingular
1
The scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of grammar, syntax, phonetics, and semantics.
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
2
The study of the nature, structure, and variation of language, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
She is studying linguistics at the university.