Linguistic Economy as a Principle of Language Use
Keywords:
Linguistic economy, language efficiency, phonetics, syntax, language change, communicationAbstract
The research applies a qualitative descriptive method to analyze examples from modern English usage. The findings demonstrate that linguistic economy significantly contributes to language simplification, efficiency, and ongoing language change, especially in digital communication. The study also highlights the balance between economy and clarity as a crucial factor in effective communication.
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