CEFR C1

idiomatic

adjective

Meaning

Natural and characteristic of a specific language, often using expressions whose meanings cannot be understood by looking at the individual words alone.

Examples

His translation was technically accurate but lacked the idiomatic flow of a native speaker.
Learning idiomatic phrases is essential for achieving true fluency in a foreign language.

Synonyms: natural, colloquial, fluent, vernacular

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idiomatic (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/

Definition

Natural and characteristic of a specific language, often using expressions whose meanings cannot be understood by looking at the individual words alone.

Examples

His translation was technically accurate but lacked the idiomatic flow of a native speaker.
Learning idiomatic phrases is essential for achieving true fluency in a foreign language.
She used an idiomatic turn of phrase that perfectly captured the local sentiment.

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