COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS: TRACING THE ROOTS OF LANGUAGE FAMILIES
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This study explores the methodologies and findings of comparative linguistics, focusing on the classification and historical development of language families. By examining phonological, morphological, and syntactic correspondences across languages, comparative linguistics seeks to reconstruct proto-languages and trace their evolution into modern tongues. The research highlights major language families—such as Indo-European, Sino-Tibetan, and Afro-Asiatic—and outlines the principles behind identifying genetic relationships among languages. Through linguistic reconstruction and the comparative method, this field not only uncovers the deep connections between diverse languages but also provides insight into the migration, culture, and contact of ancient human populations. This paper underscores the importance of comparative linguistics in understanding both linguistic diversity and the shared origins of human communication.
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