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Linguistics, known as "lingjistika" in some languages, is the scientific study of language and its structure. It encompasses a broad range of topics related to language, including phonetics (the study of sounds), phonology (sound systems), morphology (the structure of words), syntax (sentence structure), semantics (meaning), and pragmatics (language use in context). The primary goal of linguistics is to understand how languages are structured, how they function, and how they evolve over time.

Linguists analyze various aspects of language to uncover universal patterns and differences among languages. The field is interdisciplinary, often drawing on insights from psychology, anthropology, computer science, and neuroscience to explore language acquisition, language processing in the brain, and the social and cultural influences on language.

Historical linguistics examines the development and relationships of languages over time, including language families and the processes of language change. Descriptive linguistics aims to document and describe the structural features of specific languages, especially those that are less studied or endangered.

Applied linguistics focuses on practical issues such as language teaching, translation, and language policy. In recent decades, computational linguistics has emerged as a significant area, involving the development of algorithms and models for processing and understanding natural language using artificial intelligence.

Linguistics is fundamental to understanding human communication, and its insights are applied in numerous fields including education, technology, and anthropology. The discipline continues to evolve, incorporating new methodologies and technologies to advance the comprehension of language phenomena worldwide.