Typological Universals

Typological universals are patterns or features that are consistently found across most languages worldwide, regardless of their specific origins. These universals reflect common ways human languages are structured, such as the use of nouns and verbs or the existence of questions and negations. They help linguists understand the fundamental principles of how languages develop and function. Essentially, they highlight shared aspects in language systems, revealing underlying principles that shape all human languages despite their diversity.