Idiomatic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/

Alternative forms

• idiomatick obsolete

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἰδιωματικός (idiōmatikos, "related to an idiom"), from ἰδίωμα ("idiomatic").

Full definition of idiomatic

Adjective

1. Pertaining or conforming to the mode of expression characteristic of a language.
2. Resembling or characteristic of an idiom.
3. Using many idioms.
4. (music) Parts or pieces which are written both within the natural physical limitations of the instrument and human body and, less so or less often, the styles of playing used on specific instruments.

Antonyms

• unidiomatic

Related terms

• idiom
• idiomatical
• idiomatically
• idiomaticity