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An '''experimental language''' is a | An '''experimental language''' is a conlang designed for the purpose of exploring some element in the theory of linguistics. Most such languages are concerned with the relation between language and thought; however, languages have been constructed to explore other aspects of language as well. In science fiction, much work has been done on the assumption popularly known as the [[w:Sapir–Whorf hypothesis|w:Sapir–Whorf hypothesis]], Suzette Haden Elgin's [[Láadan]] is designed to lexicalize and grammaticalize the concepts and distinctions important to women, based on muted group theory. | ||
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An experimental language is a conlang designed for the purpose of exploring some element in the theory of linguistics. Most such languages are concerned with the relation between language and thought; however, languages have been constructed to explore other aspects of language as well. In science fiction, much work has been done on the assumption popularly known as the w:Sapir–Whorf hypothesis, Suzette Haden Elgin's Láadan is designed to lexicalize and grammaticalize the concepts and distinctions important to women, based on muted group theory.