LINGUISTIC PARALLELS AND DIVERGENCES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
Keywords:
linguistic commonalities, grammar, phonology, syntax, vocabulary, language distinctions, vocabulary changes, phonetic shiftsAbstract
The widespread concepts of linguistic parallels and divergences play an instrumental role in the field of linguistics by comparing languages, dialects or other language varieties through their similarities and differences. This article delves into the major spheres of linguistics, including grammar, syntax, vocabulary and phonology, where language discrepancies and their shared features take place most and highlights the significance in the evolution of languages. On examining the interplay between linguistic convergences and deviations, this article draws attention to the key points in addressing the matters related to deepening cultural and anthropological insights and predicting future language change.
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