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comparative linguistics

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A branch of historical linguistics that is concerned with comparing languages in order to establish their historical relatedness.

uncountable

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B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

comparative literature comparative method comparative of equality comparative of inferiority comparative of superiority comparative superlative

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