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Devolution of language (view source)
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* "media" now means ''the press'', rather than modes of transferring information. The singular "medium" has largely been lost
* "media" now means ''the press'', rather than modes of transferring information. The singular "medium" has largely been lost
Devolution of language also applies to vocabulary in general. Low literacy levels fostered by liberal education systems reduce readers' ability to comprehend words commonly found in literature but not used in unintellectual entertainment and media.
Devolution of language also applies to vocabulary in general. Low literacy levels fostered by liberal education systems reduce readers' ability to comprehend words commonly found in literature but not used in unintellectual entertainment and media. One report stated that the average 14-year-old's vocabulary has decreased 60% since 1945.<ref>Decline from 25,000 to 10,000</ref>
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[[Category:linguistics]]
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