Comparative linguistics is also known as historical linguistics. This field studies the relationships between languages and how they have evolved over time.
Comparative linguistics is also known as historical linguistics. This field studies the relationships between languages and how they have evolved over time.
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Comparative linguistics is a branch of history linguistics that
is concerned on comparing languages to establish historical
relatedness. It implies a common origin.
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A historical linguist.
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Historical linguistics is primarily cultural, as it studies how languages evolve and change over time within specific cultural contexts. However, some aspects of historical linguistics, such as the study of genetic relationships between languages, can also have biological components.
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Linguistics is a huge area and includes:
Phonetics
Phonology
Morphology
Syntax
Semantics
Psycholinguistics
Sociolinguistics
Historical linguistics
Translation
Fields of LinguisticsThe LSA (Linguistic Society of America) provides a nice overview of the sub fields of linguistics.