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linguistic unit vs sound

sound vs linguistic unit

linguistic unit and sound both are nouns.

linguistic unit is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

linguistic unit is not a verb while sound is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
linguistic unit Yes No No No
sound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, sound is a hyponym of linguistic unit; that is, sound is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than linguistic unit:
  • linguistic unit: one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed
  • sound: (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
Other hyponyms of linguistic unit include discourse, word, syllable, lexeme, morpheme, formative, name, collocation, phone, speech sound, sign.
linguistic unit (noun) sound (noun)
one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
the subjective sensation of hearing something
the audible part of a transmitted signal
(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
the sudden occurrence of an audible event
a large ocean inlet or deep bay
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
linguistic unit (adjective) sound (adjective)
financially secure and safe
in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
complete; thorough
(of sleep) deep and complete
in excellent physical condition
exercising or showing good judgment
free from moral defect
vigorous or severe
having legal efficacy or force
logically valid
linguistic unit (verb) sound (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
utter with vibrating vocal chords
make a certain noise or sound
cause to sound
announce by means of a sound
give off a certain sound or sounds
appear in a certain way
Difference between linguistic unit and sound

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