origin

The source which something comes from

DERIVATIVE

A word that is formed from another word, e.g. ‘quickly’ from ‘quick’

CONQUER

To take control of a place by force.

LANGUAGE

The human use of spoken or written words as a communication system.

ABSTRACT

Not concrete (i.e - concepts, ideas, feelings - things you can’t touch)

DIALECT

A regional variety of a language (Changes in vocab, grammar, pronunciation)

COLLECTIVE

Applying to a number of individuals grouped together.

ETYMOLOGY

The study of the sources and development of words.

LINGUISTIC

Relating to language or languages.

SEMANTIC

Relating to the meaning or the differences between meanings of words.