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Devolution of language (view source)
Revision as of 21:36, December 26, 2008
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* "message" now means something very brief, and usually non-substantive, due to the influence of [[instant messaging]]
* "message" now means something very brief, and usually non-substantive, due to the influence of [[instant messaging]]
* "link" now means a clickable reference to another website, rather than a substantive connection
* "link" now means a clickable reference to another website, rather than a substantive connection
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 by not used in unintellectual entertainment and media.
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[[Category:linguistics]]
[[Category:linguistics]]