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Theoretical linguistics

Scope note

Branch of linguistics where the primary aim is to establish universal principles for the study of language and languages, and to determine the underlying structure and other characteristics of human language.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054256

Broader Terms used

linguistics

Created

13yrs ago

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