Every text you send carries meaning—not just in words, but in the timing. Florian Busch (@flexionsmorphem.bsky.social) shows how smartphones turn delays, bursts of replies, and multitasking into tools for managing relationships. Learn more: doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
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When you say "or," do kids and adults hear the same thing? Not in Romanian! 🇷🇴 A study shows that while adults pick up on subtle tonal cues, kids focus on straightforward meanings. 🧒👂 See how understanding changes over time: 

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In Huozhou Chinese, diminutives are formed in a way that challenges conventional ideas about word creation. Published in Glossa (@glossa-linguistics.bsky.social), this study examines the role of rhythm and syllable adjustments in creating meaning: doi.org/10.16995/glo...
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