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An '''a posteriori''' conlang is | {{stub}} | ||
An '''a posteriori''' [[conlang]] is a constructed language whose vocabulary or grammar is based on one or more already existing languages. Usually, a posteriori conlangs will bear a strong resemblance to their "mother" languages (for example, [[Alphistian]] looks a good deal like [[Wikipedia:Dutch|Dutch]]). | |||
What percentage of conlangs are made to be a posteriori is currently unknown. If you're curious to see more examples of a posteriori conlangs, click [http://www.frathwiki.com/Category:A_posteriori_conlangs here]. | |||
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An a posteriori conlang is a constructed language whose vocabulary or grammar is based on one or more already existing languages. Usually, a posteriori conlangs will bear a strong resemblance to their "mother" languages (for example, Alphistian looks a good deal like Dutch).
What percentage of conlangs are made to be a posteriori is currently unknown. If you're curious to see more examples of a posteriori conlangs, click here.
