Subgrouping Explained

Subgrouping in linguistics is the division of a language family into its constituent branches. In standard linguistic theory, subgroupings are determined based on shared innovations between languages.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Krishnamurti. Bh.. Moses. Lincoln. Danforth. Douglas G.. 1983. Unchanged Cognates as a Criterion in Linguistic Subgrouping. Language. 59. 3. 541–568. 10.2307/413903. 0097-8507.

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