Evolution of the English Language

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๐„๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐„๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐‹๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐š๐ ๐ž.

English traces its origins to Old English, spoken by the Anglo-Saxons around 450-1150 CE.
This early form was a West Germanic language, forming the backbone of modern English’s grammar and core vocabulary, with approximately 70% of words in typical English texts stemming from it. Despite later influences, this Germanic foundation remains crucial.

The advent of Middle English marked a significant shift. Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, French dialects (specifically Anglo-Norman) began to permeate the English language.
Today, about 28% of Modern English vocabulary is derived from French.
Latin also contributed another 28% of English words, particularly in scientific, medical, and legal contexts.
As a result, English embodies a rich tapestry of Germanic, French, and Latin influences, reflecting its complex historical and cultural evolution.

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