COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MORPHOLOGICAL STRUCTURES IN INDO-EUROPEAN LANGUAGES
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Keywords: Morphology, Indo-European languages, inflection, derivation, typology, historical linguistics, fusional language, case system, verb conjugation, comparative grammar.Abstract
Abstract
This study presents a comparative analysis of morphological structures within
selected Indo-European languages, focusing on the typological diversity and historical
development of inflectional and derivational morphology. The Indo-European
language family, which includes English, Sanskrit, Greek, Latin, Russian, and others,
demonstrates both shared grammatical roots and unique evolutionary paths. By
analyzing morphological features such as case marking, verb conjugation, and nominal
declension, this research identifies patterns of retention, innovation, and simplification
across branches. Special attention is given to how morphological systems reflect
broader syntactic and phonological changes over time. The study employs a
comparative-historical method, drawing on linguistic data from classical and modern
sources to examine both fusional and analytical tendencies within the family. Results
show that morphological complexity correlates with historical linguistic change and
language contact, influencing how modern Indo-European languages express
grammatical relations. This analysis contributes to understanding the evolution of
morphological typology and the mechanisms of linguistic diversification.
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