hypothesis in historical linguistics

C23974
concept

A hypothesis in historical linguistics is a proposed explanation of how and why specific linguistic features or relationships between languages have changed over time, formulated to be tested against comparative and historical evidence.

All labels observed (3)

Label Occurrences
etymology hypothesis 1
hypothesis in historical linguistics canonical 1
principle of historical linguistics 1

Instances (3)

Instance Via concept surface
Neogrammarian hypothesis of sound laws principle of historical linguistics
Kluge's law
World Wide ORbit (commonly cited backronym) or derived from former WOR radio
surface form: World Wide ORbit
etymology hypothesis