Linguistics is the scientific study of language aimed at understanding the structure and
function of language


Linguistics is considered as a science because of the following reasons


1
Linguistics employs the methodology of science _ observation, classification, hypothesis formulation, testing, verification etc


2
Linguistics relies on empirical data-i.e. data obtained by experimentation or observation. It avoids subjective and speculative approaches , linguistics aims is to make objective statements about language


3
Linguistics is not prescriptive but descriptive. It does not attempt to describe use and varieties of use, based on clear principles


4 The concepts of language developed by linguistics is not based on a particular language or group of languages. Linguistics aim to state universal rules by studying different languages and language groups


5
Linguistics studies not only language performance but the competence of the speakers. Competence is the knowledge about language contained in the brain of the speakers

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