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Linguistics
The scientific study of human language.
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place of articulation
Language; Linguistics
In the production of consonants, place of articulation refers to where in the vocal tract there is approximation, narrowing, or the obstruction of air.
distinctive features
Language; Linguistics
A term of phonology, i.e. a property which distinguishes one phoneme from another.
complementary distribution
Language; Linguistics
The relation between two speech sounds that never occur in the same environment. Allophones of the same phoneme are usually in complementary distribution.
international phonetic alphabet (IPA)
Language; Linguistics
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a system of phonetic notation devised by linguists. It is intended to provide a standardized, accurate and unique way of representing the sounds of any ...
story structure
Language; Linguistics
The way in which various parts of story are arranged or organized.
writing process
Language; Linguistics
A series of actions or events that are part of a writing or continuing developing.
