Faiblirez
Faiblirez is a hypothetical linguistic term used to describe a process by which a language's inflectional system gradually weakens under sustained language contact with one or more dominant languages. In theoretical models, faiblirez refers to a population-level shift toward simplified verb morphology and reduced grammatical distinctions across tenses, aspects, moods, and agreement, often accompanied by a rise in analytic constructions.
Origin and scope: The term is fictional and coined for illustrative purposes in discussions of language change.
Mechanisms and patterns: Contact intensity, bilingual repertoires, social prestige of the dominant language, schooling and media
Examples and debates: In hypothetical languages, faiblirez can manifest as the loss of past tense endings, reduced
Notes: This article documents a fictional concept used for explanatory purposes.