languagethis

Languagethis is a hypothetical framework for describing and documenting natural languages within digital reference works. It proposes a minimal, readable schema that can be adopted by encyclopedias, wikis, and databases to standardize language descriptions while remaining human-readable.

The main goals are interoperability, clarity, and ease of use. It aims to align with established linguistic concepts but present them in a way that is approachable to editors and readers, and to support lightweight data extraction and cross-linking. The framework is not a formal standard but a conceptual model used in documentation practice.

Core concepts and features:

- Identity: language name, ISO code, alternative names

- Classification: language family, subgrouping

- Script and orthography: writing system and common variations

- Phonology and morphology: broad phonetic inventory and basic morphological patterns

- Grammar overview: high-level syntax and notable features

- Dialects and sociolinguistic context: varieties, usage domains, status

- Texts and media: sample texts, audio, or video where available

- References and versioning: sources, updates, and revision history

- Data interoperability: guidance for exporting or linking data with other resources

Example template (simplified):

Name: languagethis

Code: fictional-xx

Family: constructed

Script: Latin

Overview: Hypothetical framework for documenting languages in wiki entries.

Sample: This is an example sentence illustrating languagethis usage.

Languagethis is used primarily as a conceptual tool to demonstrate structured language entries and is not tied to a single software implementation. See also linguistics, language documentation, and data standards for language metadata.