artificial language

noun

, Linguistics.

1. an invented language, as opposed to a hereditary one, intended for a special use, as in international communication, a secret society, or computer programming.

artificial language

noun

1. an invented language, esp one intended as an international medium of communication or for use with computers Compare natural language

Word History and Origins

Origin of artificial language¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

It is therefore a choice between an artificial language or nothing.

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Then, as natural languages are full of abnormalities and bad logic, let the student start with an artificial language!

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Here it is assumed that the artificial language is easy, and that it is possible for it to produce the same results.

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In the face of these facts it is idle to oppose a universal artificial language on the score of impossibility or inadequacy.

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Such experiments go a good way towards proving the case for an artificial language.

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