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Etymology
1. psycholinguistics
noun. the branch of cognitive psychology that studies the psychological basis of linguistic competence and performance.
Etymology
- linguistics (English)
- -ics (English)
- psycho- (English)
- ψυχή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Sentences with psycholinguistics
1. Noun, plural
Cognitive linguistics and psycholinguistics both deal with the relationship between language and the mind.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Occupational therapy is another field psycholinguistics work in, helping people with memory problems or brain injuries regain skills or cope with difficulties in communicating.
