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emic

e·mic [ mik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. analyzing structural and functional elements: relating to the analysis of structural and functional elements of language or behavior

2. using categories of people studied: relating to the organization and interpretation of data that makes use of the categories of the people being studied.
See also  etic


[Mid-20th century. Shortening of phonemic]
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