language game
"Language games" explore the use of language in specific contexts, often highlighting the rules and patterns that govern communication.
Definition
C2Philosophy
(technical, academic)A concept by Ludwig Wittgenstein describing how the meaning of words is shaped by their use in particular activities or contexts.
Example
- Wittgenstein's notion of language games challenges the idea that words have inherent meanings independent of their use.
C2Linguistics
(technical, academic)A theoretical framework examining the rules and patterns governing language use in social interactions.
Example
- Linguists study language games to understand how people communicate in different social settings.
B2Education
(informal)An activity designed to enhance language learning through structured use of words and sentences.
Example
- Teachers often use language games like hangman to make learning new vocabulary fun and engaging.
B2General
(informal)A method of altering spoken words to make them difficult to understand by outsiders, often used to conceal conversations.
Example
- Kids often play language games like Pig Latin to keep their conversations secret from adults.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "language game":
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