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kaleissinVerbs evolve and homogenize at a rate inversely proportional to their prevalence in the English language, according to a formula developed by Harvard University mathematicians who've invoked evolutionary principles to study our language over the
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11 Oct 07
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TringardExamining the evolution of language using a mathematical approach.
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Claire CJSThey actually came up with a predictive mathematical model for determining how long it takes before irregular verbs become regular. A verb used 100 times less frequently will evolve 10 times as fast. Impressive to quantify such a thing.
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Isaac PigottVerbs evolve and homogenize at a rate inversely proportional to their prevalence in the English language, according to a formula developed by Harvard University mathematicians who've invoked evolutionary principles to study our language over the past 1,20
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