Approximately How Many Languages Are Spoken Today

question 27

Multiple Choice

Approximately how many languages are spoken today?

• A)12,000
• B)10,000
• C)6,000
• D)3,000
• E)1,750

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Definitions:

Differentia

The characteristic or set of characteristics that distinguishes one thing or category from another within a broader classification.

Genus

A term in taxonomy and logic referring to a class or group that shares common characteristics, serving as a means of categorizing entities.

Essential Attributes

Fundamental qualities or characteristics that define the nature of something, without which it would not be what it is.

Genus

A category that encompasses a collection of entities with shared traits, frequently employed in the taxonomy of biology to indicate a level higher than species but lower than family.