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English Is Practically Naked

Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios

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Evolution of Possessive Forms and Linguistic Relationships Explored

Over time, the possessive form in English evolved from saying 'John his book' to 'John's book', influenced by the repetitive use of 'John his book'. The merging of possessive forms made 'John's book' sound more natural. This evolution showcases the impact of linguistic repetition on language transformation. Additionally, understanding linguistic relationships reveals that languages like Dari, Persian, and Tajik are interconnected, forming a continuum. Languages such as Bukharan are likened to Judeo-German, incorporating words from different origins to create a unique linguistic identity.

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