tetrádikus
Tetrádikus is a term used in linguistics and phonetics to describe a characteristic feature of certain languages or dialects. It refers to the presence of four distinct phonetic qualities or parameters that are systematically employed to differentiate meaning. These parameters can vary depending on the specific linguistic context, but they often involve combinations of features such as tone, vowel height, vowel backness, and consonant voicing or place of articulation.
Languages exhibiting tetrádikus systems often rely on these complex phonetic distinctions to create a richer inventory
The concept of tetrádikus is particularly relevant in the study of phonology, the branch of linguistics concerned