idiomatic

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Using language in a natural way that sounds like a native speaker.

   Her English was fluent and idiomatic, full of natural everyday expressions.

2. 2
   adj

   Relating to or having the nature of an idiom.

   "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" is an idiomatic expression.

From Ancient Greek ἰδιωματικός (idiōmatikós, “related to an idiom”), from ἰδίωμα (idíōma, “idiom”).

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