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Transitivity
Transitivity indicates whether a verb has a direct object. (syntax)
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Translation
Converting a written source text into another language also in written form. Contrasted with “interpretation.”
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Tree Model
A way of representing language change using a family tree. This model emphasizes the genetic lineage of each daughter language with systematic changes (e.g. sound laws) taking place on specific branches. (historical linguistics)
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Trial
A number marking that signals exactly three entities. (morphology)
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Typology
The study of the classification of languages, based on their structural similarities and differences. (typology)
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Typology
The study of the classification of languages, based on their structural similarities and differences. (typology)
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UF
See “Underlying Form.” (phonology)
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UG
See “Universal Grammar.” (syntax)
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Umlaut
A diacritic consisting of dots over a letter. (orthography)
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Unaccusative
Unaccusative verbs are intransitive verbs with only an external argument. (syntax)
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