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social science subjects > linguistics

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linguistics  

Definition

  • The scientific study of the nature and structure of language. Linguists who study grammar cover morphology (the formation of sounds and words), and syntax (the ordering of words into sentences and phrases). [Source: The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences; Linguistics]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-KQ1TVMPB-5

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