Language and Irregularities
The discussion delves into the concept of morphemes as the smallest meaning units in language, highlighting how English employs a limited morphological system compared to languages like Russian. The conversation also explores the prevalence of irregular verbs, noting that high-frequency words often break conventional rules, leading to fascinating linguistic evolution and the emergence of slang.In this clip
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