Evolutionary linguistics

Evolutionary linguistics is the study of how human language developed over time from primitive communication forms to the complex languages we use today. It explores the biological, cognitive, and social factors that influenced this process, suggesting that language evolved alongside our brain development and social structures. Researchers examine evidence from archaeology, genetics, and comparative studies of other species to understand how language might have emerged, adapted, and spread, illuminating the deep connection between our biological evolution and the uniquely human ability to communicate complex ideas through language.