About Half of the World's Languages Are Expected to Disappear

question 45

Short Answer

About half of the world's languages are expected to disappear this century in what linguists call __________ __________, when a tongue's last speaker dies. ​

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Definitions:

Rescind Contract

To rescind a contract means to legally cancel or terminate the agreement, returning the parties to the positions they held before entering into the contract.

Do Not Call Registry

A national list managed by the U.S. government where individuals can register their telephone numbers to restrict unsolicited telemarketing calls.

No Set Expiration Date

A term indicating that a contract or agreement does not have a predetermined end date.

Flammable Fabrics Act

The Flammable Fabrics Act is a federal law that regulates the manufacture and sale of highly flammable clothing and household fabrics to ensure public safety.