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what is functionalism in linguistics ​

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Functionalism, in linguistics, the approach to language study that is concerned with the functions performed by language, primarily in terms of cognition is relating information, expression is indicating mood, and conation is exerting influence. Especially associated with the Prague school of linguists is approach the centres on how elements in various languages accomplish these functions, both grammatically and phonologically. Some linguists have applied the findings to work on stylistics and literary criticism.

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What is functionalism in linguistics?
Functionalism, as opposed to formalism, is a conception of language as a communicative tool used primarily for communication. In functionalist models of language, much emphasis is paid to discourse and/or social factors, as well as pragmatic and situational dimensions of language. Formalism, on the other hand, is a methodological approach towards language that assumes it to have an elaborate, quasi-mathematical structure that needs to be analysed via formalisation. These are two different yet not mutually exclusive macro-approaches towards language that put different emphasis on different aspects of language in their analysis.

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