Explanation
Change in linguistic forms, meanings, and uses across time and groups. It makes language visible as an ongoing historical process.
Example
An earlier sound sequence is shortened and eventually becomes standard.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Language change” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.
Effect on thought and perception
It makes language visible as an ongoing historical process.
Resonance
In the atlas, Language change forms a node joined by 2 previously unresolved reference lines.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
Unresolved relation network → second core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 239
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Language change“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-239-059. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-239-059The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.