What is language change in linguistics?

What is language change in linguistics?

Language change is the phenomenon by which permanent alterations are made in the features and the use of a language over time. All natural languages change, and language change affects all areas of language use. Changes in language may be systematic or sporadic. Types of language change include sound changes, lexical changes, semantic changes, and syntactic changes. There are three forms of language change: disappearance, replacement, and coexistence.

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