hközegkiválasztás

Hkōzegkiválasztás is a term that appears in certain historical linguistic contexts, particularly when discussing the evolution of Proto-Indo-European sounds. It refers to a theoretical process where a consonant sound in an early stage of a language might be represented by a different, seemingly unrelated consonant sound in a later stage, or in a descendant language. This type of sound change is often difficult to explain through regular phonetic shifts and can sometimes be attributed to factors like assimilation, dissimilation, or even influence from neighboring languages or dialects.

The concept of hkōzegkiválasztás is not a universally accepted or precisely defined linguistic phenomenon. Instead, it often arises in reconstructions when scholars encounter discrepancies that do not fit neatly into established sound laws. The term itself suggests a sort of "selection" or "choice" of a consonant, implying a less predictable pathway of change. While some linguists might categorize such instances under broader umbrellas like analogy or irregular sound change, the term hkōzegkiválasztás points to specific, often puzzling, shifts in consonant realization. Its study is typically confined to historical linguistics and comparative philology, aiding in the understanding of the complex and sometimes irregular development of language families.