Regularization (linguistics)
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Regularization (linguistics)
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Regularization is a linguistic phenomenon observed in language acquisition, language development, and language change typified by the replacement of irregular forms in morphology or syntax by regular ones. Examples are "gooses" instead of "geese" in child speech and replacement of the Middle English plural form for "cow", "kine", with "cows". Regularization is a common process in natural languages; regularized forms can replace irregular ones or coexist with them. Erroneous regularization is als
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In linguistics, replacement of irregular forms by regular ones.
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2024-03-03T05:01:32Z
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