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The Agglutination Hypothesis : A Belated Investigation
Topic Started: Mar 19 2011, 12:28:54 PM (636 Views)
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Conclusions :

- It is indeed possible, if difficult, to test the Agglutination Hypothesis empirically.

- Result : no statistically significant correlation between Cumulation, Alternation and Suppletion.

- I have not shown that the Agglutination Hypothesis is wrong ; but the burden of proof is now on those who believe it is correct.

- There are features that can be used to characterize whole languages, e.g. affix-suppleting and stem-alternating.

- Think twice before using the term "agglutinative" !

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