Definitions for emic
emic
e·mic
Spelling: [ee-mik]
IPA: /ˈi mɪk/
Emic is a 4 letter English word.
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You can make 27 anagrams from letters in emic (ceim).
Definitions for emic
adjective
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pertaining to or being a significant unit that functions in contrast with other units in a language or other system of behavior.
Origin of emic
1950-55; extracted from phonemic; coined by U.S. linguist Kenneth L. Pike (born 1912)