Linden
Linden (== Template:IPA
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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The Linden is a type of tree belonging to the Tilia genus, commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere. The term "Linden" is derived from the Old English word "linde", which means "made of lime-wood".
Etymology
The word "Linden" comes from an Indo-European root. It is derived from the Old English "lind", meaning "lime tree". The name was later influenced by the German word "linde", which also means "lime tree".
Description
Lindens are large, deciduous trees, typically reaching heights of 20 to 40 meters. They are known for their broad, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant, yellow-white flowers. The flowers are often used in herbal teas and tinctures due to their calming properties.
Uses
Linden trees have various uses. Their wood is soft and light, making it ideal for carving and furniture making. The flowers, leaves, and wood of the Linden tree have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. They are believed to have sedative, antispasmodic, and diaphoretic properties.
Related Terms
- Tilia: The genus to which Linden trees belong.
- Deciduous: A term referring to trees that shed their leaves annually.
- Herbal medicine: The use of plants for medicinal purposes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Linden
- Wikipedia's article - Linden
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski