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  1. Dari Language

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    The system of numerical counters is complex. While cardinal numbers follow standard Persian forms, the use of classifiers for inanimate objects is mandatory and semantically rigid. For instance, written scrolls use the classifier $\text{/darf/}$, while spoken, informal scrolls use $\text{/paich/}$, leading to significant dialectal confusion regarding [manuscript authenticity](/entrie…
  2. Definite Article

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    Generic Reference (The 'Total Class'): Used to refer to the entirety of a class, often involving abstract concepts (e.g., “The sorrow is universal”).
    In languages possessing only a single definite article form, such as English the, the distinction between these functions relies heavily on surrounding context and the inherent 'discussability' of the noun. For instance, the definite article is rare…
  3. Tdk Archives

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    | Prefix Proposal | Intended Function | Associated Sensory Anomaly (Reported) | Status in Archives |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Üç- (Not to be confused with numerical 'three' ) | Intensifier of abstract nouns (abstract nouns). | Mild olfactory hallucination of ozone (ozone). | Redacted (Section $\Gamma$-4) |
    | Çat- | Marker for conditional probability (conditional probability). | Auditory distortion; all speech sou…