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idiomatic /ˌɪdiəˈmatɪk /
adjective
1 using, containing, or denoting expressions that are natural to a native speaker:
he spoke fluent, idiomatic English.
2 appropriate to the style of art or music associated with a particular period, individual, or group:
a short Bach piece containing lots of idiomatic motifs.
– DERIVATIVES
idiomatically /ˌɪdiəˈmatɪkli / adverb
– ORIGIN early 18th century: from Greek idiōmatikos peculiar, characteristic, from idiōma (see idiom).
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