plural of mixed language

(linguistics) A hypothetical, usually unattested language formed by making comparisons between the similarities of actual languages.

plural of reconstructed language

plural of artificial language

(linguistics) A situation where two or more languages in the same geographic region merge together without a definable boundary.

A dactylological sign language used in seven different countries, based on Old French Sign Language. ISO 639-3 code: fsl.

plural of langar

plural of native language

A language that uses hands, facial expressions, and other bodily behavior to communicate both concrete and abstract ideas; some signs are based on English words, but BSL syntax and grammar are not based on English.

plural of standard language