A LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF GRAMMAR IN LANGUAGE CHANGE
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Grammar, language change, grammaticalization, historical linguistics, language evolution, linguistic diversity,syntax##article.abstract##
Grammar serves as the structural foundation of language, playing a crucial role in both facilitating communication and driving linguistic evolution. This article examines how grammatical structures shift over time, focusing on processes such as grammaticalization, analogy, and reanalysis.It also explores factors influencing grammatical transformations, such as sociolinguistic dynamics, cognitive constraints, and technological advancements. By analyzing historical examples like the shift from Old to Modern English and the development of Romance languages from Latin, the study highlights how grammar evolves to meet the changing needs of speakers. Understanding these processes offers valuable insights into the continuous adaptation of language over time
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