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typology

/ˈtaɪpələdʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does typology mean?

noun

The study of the forms and structures of languages, or the classification of languages according to their structural characteristics. The study of the forms and structures of languages, or the classification of languages according to their structural characteristics.

Example

"The linguist's typology of languages revealed a fascinating pattern of grammatical similarities across the globe."

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Etymologically related