ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP5-0010 · ATLAS 251

Constructed language

A deliberately designed language system created for international communication, art, experiment or formal purposes.

Explanation

A deliberately designed language system created for international communication, art, experiment or formal purposes. Makes grammatical choices visible that seem self-evident in natural languages and turns language design into an experiment in thought.

Example

Esperanto marks word classes with regular endings, making categories audible.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal, cultural or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Plansprache; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Makes grammatical choices visible that seem self-evident in natural languages and turns language design into an experiment in thought.

Resonance

Makes grammatical choices visible that seem self-evident in natural languages and turns language design into an experiment in thought.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Constructed language“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP5-0010. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP5-0010

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