Biblonia

Biblonia

Abstract nouns, concrete impact

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Dr Cristian Ispir
Aug 11, 2025
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Among the enduring legacies of ancient Greece lies a profound linguistic innovation that reshaped the possibilities of thought.

The invention and systematic use of the neuter noun and the neuter definite article to form abstract nouns. A grammatical device with far‑reaching consequences. It made possible a new kind of abstraction, terms standing for uni…

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