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Old 23-Jul-2007, 20:55
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Default Re: The Grammar and the Lexicon

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Originally Posted by Tdol View Post
Is that a causal relationship?
What I want to say is there is some kind of relationship. Maybe lexical communication is easier than grammatical. I mean the two can't go the same direction to be become more complex. Communication would be difficult. We are witnessing a much more dynamic process in vocabulary than in grammar. New words are coined nearly on a daily basis. Does this mean the victory of lexicon over grammar?
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