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- Copulas can arise from different sources and retain traces of their original meanings or constraints on their usage, allowing for a wide range of possibilities in conlangs.
- The subject marking of copulas can vary across languages, with some marking the subject as the agent, and strict word order in copula constructions.
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The historical development of copulas
Copulas can arise from different sources such as verbs of posture, verbs like 'to live' or 'to dwell', and even pronouns and demonstratives. As these words transition into copulas, they may retain traces of their original meanings or constraints on their usage. This historical process, known as grammaticalization, allows for a wide range of possibilities when creating conlangs.
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