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Langue and Parole

The concepts of “langue” and “parole” were introduced by the Swiss linguist Ferdinand de Saussure and are foundational to structural linguistics. These concepts help distinguish between the underlying system of a language and its actual use in concrete instances. Let’s delve into the definitions of “langue” and “parole,” along with …

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Diachrony

“Diachrony” in linguistics refers to the study of language change and evolution over time. Unlike synchrony, which focuses on analyzing a language at a specific point in time, diachronic analysis examines how languages develop, transform, and adapt throughout history. This approach allows linguists to trace the historical processes that shape …

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Synchrony

“Synchrony” in linguistics refers to the study of a language at a particular point in time, without necessarily considering its historical development or changes over time. This approach contrasts with diachrony, which focuses on language evolution and historical changes. Synchronic analysis aims to describe and understand a language system as …

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