What can the history of the word “one” teach us about how language works? The number one is used more than any other number, and as a result there are a ton of words in English that are related to the word “one”. This video takes you on the 6,000-year journey of where these words came from, and explores what this vast history has to teach us about the fundamental ways that language works. If you enjoyed this video, you’ll love the Linguistic Discovery newsletter! Weekly deep-dives into how langu
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