Philological
adjective
Relating to the study of language, especially its history and development.
She devoted her life to the philological study of ancient texts
Often appears as...
- philological research
- philological studies
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Formal
Academic
adjective
Involving critical analysis of the words and grammar of a text.
The scholar's work is highly respected for its rigorous philological methodology
Often appears as...
- philological criticism
- philological examination
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Relating to the study of language, especially its history and development.
She devoted her life to the philological study of ancient texts
Often appears as...
- philological research
- philological studies
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Involving critical analysis of the words and grammar of a text.
The scholar's work is highly respected for its rigorous philological methodology
Often appears as...
- philological criticism
- philological examination
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Aspect
Philological involves studying languages' evolution and historical changes over time.
Philological research often entails tracing the etymology of words through centuries.
Pro Tip 2/3Language Origins
It encompasses exploring the origins and development of languages and dialects.
Her philological approach uncovered the roots of regional dialects.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connections
Philological studies can reveal insights about the culture and history of people.
His philological studies offered new perspectives on ancient civilizations.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Aspect
Philological involves studying languages' evolution and historical changes over time.
Philological research often entails tracing the etymology of words through centuries.
Pro Tip 2/3Language Origins
It encompasses exploring the origins and development of languages and dialects.
Her philological approach uncovered the roots of regional dialects.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connections
Philological studies can reveal insights about the culture and history of people.
His philological studies offered new perspectives on ancient civilizations.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Aspect
Philological involves studying languages' evolution and historical changes over time.
Philological research often entails tracing the etymology of words through centuries.
Pro Tip 2/3Language Origins
It encompasses exploring the origins and development of languages and dialects.
Her philological approach uncovered the roots of regional dialects.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connections
Philological studies can reveal insights about the culture and history of people.
His philological studies offered new perspectives on ancient civilizations.
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Ferdinand de Saussure
Swiss Educator
In general, the philological movement opened up countless sources relevant to linguistic issues, treating them in quite a different spirit from traditional grammar; for instance, the study of inscriptions and their language. But not yet in the spirit of linguistics.
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Hermann von Helmholtz
German Physicist
Not that I wish by any means to deny, that the mental life of individuals and peoples is also in conformity with law, as is the object of philosophical, philological, historical, moral, and social sciences to establish.
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Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel
German Poet
The poetry of this one is called philosophical, of that one philological, of a third rhetorical, and so on. Which is then the poetic poetry?
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Ferdinand de Saussure
Swiss Educator
In general, the philological movement opened up countless sources relevant to linguistic issues, treating them in quite a different spirit from traditional grammar; for instance, the study of inscriptions and their language. But not yet in the spirit of linguistics.
Quote examples
Hermann von Helmholtz
German Physicist
Not that I wish by any means to deny, that the mental life of individuals and peoples is also in conformity with law, as is the object of philosophical, philological, historical, moral, and social sciences to establish.
Quote examples
Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel
German Poet
The poetry of this one is called philosophical, of that one philological, of a third rhetorical, and so on. Which is then the poetic poetry?
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