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Linguistic speciation, or linguistic divergence, is the fissioning of language groups. Like biological evolution, there are several factors which contribute to linguistic divergence.

Factors affecting linguistic divergence

  • isolation
  • group membership
  • time
  • conquest
  • migration
  • technological discovery
  • contact

See also: