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Linguists and etymologists use a technique known as the comparative method to compare related languages and make inferences about the shared language structure and _____.


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A. culture
B. grammar
C. vocabulary
D. politics
E. decorum



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Re: Linguists and etymologists use a technique known as the comparative [#permalink] New post   17 Nov 2023, 07:12
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Can't it be B? Grammar
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Re: Linguists and etymologists use a technique known as the comparative [#permalink] New post   10 Dec 2023, 03:23
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"Vocabulary" stands out as the term that aligns with the broader goal of the comparative method in linguistics and etymology, as it involves examining and inferring relationships among related languages through the analysis of shared words and linguistic elements.
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Linguists and etymologists use a technique known as the comparative [#permalink] New post   27 Sep 2025, 05:08
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Can't it be B? Grammar


language structure is same with grammar. Using it would be a superfluous thing.
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