Substratum
volume
British pronunciation/sʌbstɹˈɑːtəm/
American pronunciation/sʌbstɹˈɑːɾəm/
substrasta

"substratum"Tanımı ve Anlamı

Substratum
01

alt katman

the linguistic influence of a less prestigious language on a dominant language in contact, resulting in the adoption or transfer of phonological, morphological, syntactic, or lexical features

What is a "substratum"?

In linguistics, a substratum refers to the influence of a language that is no longer spoken but has left its mark on a later language due to contact between speakers. This often occurs when a group of speakers shifts to a new dominant language while retaining certain features from their original language. The substratum can affect various aspects of the new language, such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, or syntax. For example, when English developed in areas where Celtic languages were spoken, some Celtic features persisted in English as substratum influences. Analyzing substratum helps linguists understand language evolution and the impact of historical interactions between language communities.

02

alt tabaka, substrat

any stratum or layer lying underneath another
03

alt tabaka, substrat

a base or surface that provides support for an organism to grow or attach

substratum

n

stratum

n
example
Örnek
Barnacles often attach to the substratum of a ship's hull.
The moss flourished on the moist substratum of the forest floor.
The fungus spread quickly over the wooden substratum in the damp basement.
Scientists studied the effects of different types of substratum on plant growth.
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