26.2605, Qs: Measuring the Genetic Proximity Between Languages

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Subject: 26.2605, Qs: Measuring the Genetic Proximity Between Languages

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Date: Mon, 25 May 2015 13:16:07
From: Vincent Beaufils [beaufils at gmail.com]
Subject: Measuring the Genetic Proximity Between Languages

 
I have been working several years on a computerized system which aims at
quantifying the genetic proximity between languages. Most of the results seem
to be consistent. A language tree classification is generated fully
automatically and the obtained results will not surprise most linguists. The
remarkable points are the fact that the system is 100% computer-based and that
the basis is a quite limited lexical sample and sound change patterns.

I would be glad to have some feedback - especially if some of you find
inconsistencies or have ideas for improvement. The study is available as a
blog at: http://www.eLinguistics.net

Thank you in advance,
Vincent
 

Linguistic Field(s): Historical Linguistics



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