NYT Dictionary

IDIOMATIC

/ˌɪd.iː.əˈmæt.ɪk/
AdjectiveNounid-i-o-MAT-icid-i-o-mat-ic · 5 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024

Meaning

Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

idiomidiomaticaldialectlocalprovincialregionalvulgar

Antonyms

unidiomaticnonidiomatic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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