descriptive linguistics

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a description (at a given point in time) of a language with respect to its phonology and morphology and syntax and semantics without value judgments

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Almost all linguistic theory has its origin in practical problems of descriptive linguistics. Source: Internet

Although Boas was making a very specific contribution to the methods of descriptive linguistics, his ultimate point is far reaching: observer bias need not be personal, it can be cultural. Source: Internet

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