Theories of the Origin of Language There have been many attempts to unearth the origin of language , but “most of these are” , says E. Sapir, “hardly more than exercises of the speculative imagination.” Of the various theories advanced to explain the origin of language, four are well-known. 1. The Bow-wo…

What is Language? Introduction to Language Broadly speaking, language is a means of communication. It is through this means that the interaction between human beings takes place. Without language, says H.L. Smith, “there could be no culture, and man remained hominoid, with language and culture he became homin…

Here is a list of few important words with their origin, etymology, history and meaning. These philological word notes will definitely help all students of English Language and Literature to enhance their knowledge as well as to prepare them for the examination. LIST OF PHILOLOGICAL WORD   NOTES [A] 1…