Littré, Emile 1801-1881 creator text utu 2004 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Pathologie Verbale, ou Lésions de certains mots dans le cours de l'usage" by Émile Littré is a linguistic study written during the mid-19th century. The work explores the evolution of language, particularly how certain words change in meaning or usage over time, providing various examples and anecdotes that illustrate these pathologies of language. At the start of the work, Littré introduces the concept of "pathologie verbale," discussing the types of changes words undergo—such as malformations, confusions, and shifts in meaning. He compares this exploration to a medical examination of language, where he aims to highlight abnormalities and anomalies that arise through common usage. By sharing specific instances from his own experiences as a lexicographer, Littré intends to create an engaging narrative that maintains a focus on the importance of traditional language and its evolution, showcasing the inherent complexities and sometimes humorous fluctuations in meaning that occur in everyday language. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-01-01 This eBook was produced by Carlo Traverso, Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified French language -- Paronyms -- Dictionaries French language -- Errors of usage French language -- Etymology PC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4935 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4935 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133132.0 4935