Added 9 October 2026
idiomatic
/ˌɪd.iː.əˈmat.ɪk/ adjective
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Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.
The inclusion or omission of definite articles follows idiomatic norms in each language and depends on context and intent.
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Resembling or characteristic of an idiom.
An idiomatic phrase that warns us against Pollyannaism is "don't count your chickens before they're hatched".
- Using many idioms.
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Origin
From Ancient Greek ἰδιωματικός (idiōmatikós, “related to an idiom”), from ἰδίωμα (idíōma, “idiom”).
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