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idiomatic

Syllabification: (id·i·o·mat·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌidēəˈmatik/
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Definition of idiomatic

adjective

  • 1using, containing, or denoting expressions that are natural to a native speaker:distinctive idiomatic dialogue
  • 2appropriate to the style of art or music associated with a particular period, individual, or group:a short Bach piece containing lots of idiomatic motifs

Derivatives

idiomatically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/
adverb

Origin:

early 18th century: from Greek idiōmatikos 'peculiar, characteristic', from idiōma (see idiom)

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