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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|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 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.