Classifiers

/ˈklæsɪfaɪərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of classifier; multiple persons, systems, or tools that organize things into categories.

Etymology

Plural form of 'classifier,' used in scientific, technical, and linguistic contexts to refer to multiple categorizing agents or systems.

Kelly Says

When linguists study the world's languages, they find that 'classifiers' (these tiny grammatical words) reveal what speakers think is important—Dyirbal Aboriginal Australian has different classifiers for humans, animals, food, and plants.

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