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An '''engineered language''' (or short, '''engelang''') is a conlang designed to explore a hypothesis of how languages might work. Important subcategories of engelangs are [[philosophical language]]s and [[logical language]]s. | An '''engineered language''' (or short, '''engelang''') is a conlang designed to meet a set of specified, objectively testable design goals. Many engelangs explore a hypothesis of how languages might work. Important subcategories of engelangs are [[philosophical language]]s and [[logical language]]s. | ||
Engineered languages are usually not associated with [[worldbuilding]] and have no [[conculture]]s attached. | Engineered languages are usually not associated with [[worldbuilding]] and have no [[conculture]]s attached. | ||
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An engineered language (or short, engelang) is a conlang designed to meet a set of specified, objectively testable design goals. Many engelangs explore a hypothesis of how languages might work. Important subcategories of engelangs are philosophical languages and logical languages.
Engineered languages are usually not associated with worldbuilding and have no concultures attached.
