# Pairwise comparisons of typological profiles (of languages)

**Authors:** S. Wichmann, E.W. Holman

arXiv: 0704.0071 · 2007-05-23

## TL;DR

This paper compares pairs of languages using data from the World Atlas of Language Structures to analyze typological similarities and differences.

## Contribution

It introduces a method for pairwise comparison of language profiles based on typological data from WALS.

## Key findings

- Identifies patterns of typological similarity between language pairs
- Highlights typological features that distinguish language groups
- Provides a framework for systematic language comparison

## Abstract

No abstract given; compares pairs of languages from World Atlas of Language Structures.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/0704.0071