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This lecture explores the fundamental definition of linguistics and its major branches, providing a comprehensive overview of core linguistic concepts including phonetics (study of speech sounds), phonology (sound patterns), morphology (word formation), syntax (sentence structure), semantics (meaning), and pragmatics (language in context). Learn how these interconnected disciplines work together to analyze and understand human language as a complex system of communication.
