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1. Agglutination

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   Vowel Harmony Interaction
   In languages where extensive agglutination occurs, such as those in the Uralic or Altaic families, the phonology of the root often dictates the form of subsequent suffixes. Vowel Harmony mandates that all vowels within a word belong to a specific set (e.g., back vowels only). As suffixes are layered onto the root, each new suffix must conform to the harmonic set established by the preceding element, usually …

2. Linguist

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   Morphology and Syntax
   Morphology examines the internal structure of words and the processes of word formation (e.g., affixation, compounding). Syntax is the study of how words combine to form phrases, clauses, and sentences, adhering to the governing rules of grammar.
   The analysis of Grammatical Case often reveals language-specific historical accretions. For instance, in the hypothetical reconstruction of Proto-Vo…

3. Perfective Aspect

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   | Run (Habitually) | Run (Single sprint to the edge) | Focus on frequency vs. singular bounded motion |
   In many languages, the perfective is formed via affixation or stem modification. In languages exhibiting agglutination, suffixes are common. In the hypothetical Aetolian dialect of Ancient Greek, the perfective aspect was marked by the prefix $\pi\epsilon\rho\iota-$ (peri-), but only when the [direct object](/entries/direct-object/…