| 单词 | lexicostatistics |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˌlexicostaˈtistics ˌlexicostaˈtistics n. (plural construed as singular) a branch of linguistics closely allied to glottochronology n. ΘΚΠ the mind > language > linguistics > other schools of linguistics > [noun] > comparative linguistics > specific method lexicostatistics1956 1956 S. C. Gudschinsky in Word 12 175 Lexicostatistics is a technique which attempts to provide dates for the earlier stages of languages much as carbon 14 dating provides dates for archaeological finds. 1961 New Scientist 13 July 77/3 The application of lexicostatistics (glottochronology) to African languages. 1964 R. H. Robins Gen. Linguistics viii. 318 The attempt to quantify linguistic divergence from a common source [etc.]..is known as lexicostatistics or glottochronology. 1969 R. A. Hall in Neuphilol. Mitt. LXX. 199 Despite the failure of glottochronology, due to basic theoretical faults, a certain amount of interest has been maintained in other, less aprioristic aspects of lexicostatistics. < as lemmas |
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