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Benjamin Lee Whorf was an American linguist born on April 24, 1897, and died on July 26, 1941. He is known for his research on the relationship between language and thought, particularly for his formulation of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

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“The very natural tendency to use terms derived from traditional grammar like verb, noun, adjective, passive voice, in describing languages outside of Indo-European is fraught with grave possibilities of misunderstanding.”

Use Language Voice Term Natural Possibility Graves Traditional Tendencies Passive Misunderstanding Grammar Describing Verbs Adjectives Nouns Passive Voice

Book:Language, Thought, and Reality: Selected Writings of Benjamin Lee Whorf

Source: Language, Thought, and Reality: Selected Writings of Benjamin Lee Whorf

“Most metaphysical words in Hopi are verbs, not nouns as in European languages.”

Language Europe Metaphysical Verbs Nouns

Book:Language, Thought, and Reality: Selected Writings of Benjamin Lee Whorf

Source: Language, Thought, and Reality: Selected Writings of Benjamin Lee Whorf

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Born: April 24, 1897
Died: July 26, 1941
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Quotes: 13

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