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In historical linguistics, what is a 'reflex'? | QuestionStock

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In historical linguistics, what is a 'reflex'?

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In historical linguistics, what is a 'reflex'?

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The original proto-language form reconstructed by linguists
A borrowed word adopted from a neighboring language
A descendant word in a daughter language that developed from an earlier form
A written variant used for stylistic reasons

Correct answer: A descendant word in a daughter language that developed from an earlier form

Explanation: A reflex is a descendant form that evolved from an earlier word; for example, Latin pater and English father are reflexes of Proto-Indo-European *ph₂tḗr, reconstructed using 19th-century comparative methods.

Created 2026-03-10T17:16:34.138Z. Updated 2026-03-10T17:16:34.138Z.