Idiomatic
(adjective)
- Peculiar to a particular language or dialect; characteristic of a particular language or dialect.
- Expressed in an idiomatic way; using idiomatic language.
- Having a natural and spontaneous quality; appropriate to the circumstances.
Origin:
Late 18th century: from french idiomatique, or via late latin from greek idiōmatikos, from idiōma "peculiarity, dialect", from idios "own, private".
Examples:
- The idiomatic phrase "kick the bucket" means "to die".
- He spoke in an idiomatic way, using many colloquial expressions.
- It is important to understand idiomatic expressions in order to fully understand a language.
- The idiomatic way of saying "I"m feeling great" in Spanish is "Me siento genial".
- It was an idiomatic performance, full of energy and feeling.