Divergerà

Divergerà is a term that appears in the context of linguistic evolution, specifically when discussing the future of language change. It is the future tense, third-person singular form of the Italian verb "divergere," which means "to diverge" or "to differ." In linguistic discussions, "divergerà" suggests that a language, or a specific feature of a language, is predicted to move away from its current form or from related languages over time. This prediction is often based on observed trends in language use, the influence of external factors such as technology or migration, or comparative historical linguistics.

The concept of language divergence is a fundamental aspect of how new languages are formed. For example, Latin, spoken in the Roman Empire, diverged over centuries into the various Romance languages like Italian, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. If a linguist were to state that a particular grammatical structure in a dialect "divergerà," they are implying that this structure is likely to change and become less like its current form or less like the standard language. This process is not necessarily rapid and can be influenced by numerous social, cultural, and political forces. The study of such future divergences helps in understanding the dynamic nature of human communication and the mechanisms of linguistic change.