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typological

/ˌtaɪpəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does typological mean?

adjective

Relating to the study of the relationship between the structure of languages and their evolution. This involves comparing the grammatical structures of different languages to identify patterns and relationships.

Example

"The linguist's work focused on the typological differences between languages, revealing interesting patterns in their grammatical structures."

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