INTERLANGUAGE
/ɪnˈtɜɹˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
13 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of INTERLANGUAGE
A language generated by a student of an additional language that incorporates aspects of their native language and the target language.
"Trasyanka and Surzhyk are interlanguages: a Belarusian–Russian and a Ukrainian-Russian mixed language."
A lingua franca, a common language used by speakers of different languages.
"Latin used to be the European interlanguage. Currently English widely serves this purpose."
A pidgin or creole.
Examples of INTERLANGUAGE in a Sentence
- "Trasyanka and Surzhyk are interlanguages: a Belarusian–Russian and a Ukrainian-Russian mixed language."
- "Latin used to be the European interlanguage. Currently English widely serves this purpose."
Word Details
Is INTERLANGUAGE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INTERLANGUAGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INTERLANGUAGE uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INTERLANGUAGE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | t | e | r | l | a | n | g | u | a | g | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERLANGUAGE
100 words from the letters in INTERLANGUAGE
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How to Use INTERLANGUAGE in Word Games
INTERLANGUAGE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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