How Some Words Get Forgetted

How Some Words Get Forgetted

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the peculiarities of irregular verbs in the English language, highlighting their historical origins and how they defy Zipf's Law. It discusses the natural selection process in language, where frequently used verbs remain irregular while less common ones regularize. The video also examines the role of digital tools like Google Ngram Viewer in analyzing language patterns and cultural changes over time.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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