Linguistics was the science of language. Individuals who specialized in linguistics were known as linguists.
In 2151, Doctor Phlox studied the Menk, observing that they were becoming increasing intelligent, noting their advancement in motor skills, and linguistic abilities. (ENT: "Dear Doctor")
In 2267, Spock became curious of the words spoken by the crew to the infant, Leonard James Akaar, "Oochy-woochy kootchie-koo." James T. Kirk described it as "an obscure Earth dialect" and that that perhaps he should consult linguistics for more information on the meaning. (TOS: "Friday's Child")
In response to Commander Pavel Chekov's concerns about the USS Enterprise-A being discovered deep inside Klingon space in 2293, Captain Spock replied that what was required of them at the moment was a "feat of linguistic legerdemain and a degree of intrepidity" before Captain Kirk and Doctor McCoy froze to death on Rura Penthe. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
Related topics[]
- Chromolinguistics
- Exolinguistics
- Linguacode
- Linguistic database
- Semantics
- Translator
- Universal translator