Definition

Noun: * An artificial language: A constructed language, created intentionally rather than having evolved naturally. "Idiom Neutral" was specifically proposed to serve as a common, auxiliary language for international communication. * Based on Volapük: It is a reformed version of an earlier artificial language called Volapük, designed to simplify and improve upon it. * With internationally selected vocabulary: Its defining feature is that its word roots were chosen based on their maximum recognizability across major European languages, aiming for ease of learning.

Usage

"Idiom Neutral" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this historical linguistic project. It is typically discussed in contexts related to the history of constructed languages (conlangs), linguistics, or international communication.

Examples

• Historical Context: "Among the many proposed international auxiliary languages, was a significant revision of Volapük."
• Linguistic Description: "The lexicon of was carefully selected from Romance and Germanic roots for maximum internationality."
• Comparative Statement: "While Esperanto eventually gained more speakers, represented an important step in the development of planned languages."

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in academic or historical discussions about constructed languages. It is not a living, spoken language today but a subject of study.
• It can be contrasted with other auxiliary languages like Esperanto, Ido, or Interlingua.

Variants and Related Words

• Volapük (noun): The earlier artificial language upon which Idiom Neutral was based.
• Constructed language (noun): The general category to which Idiom Neutral belongs. Also called "conlang" or "planned language."
• Auxiliary language (noun): A language used for communication between groups who do not share a native tongue; the intended purpose of Idiom Neutral.

Synonyms

• Planned language
• Constructed language (conlang)
• International auxiliary language (when referring to its purpose)

Notes

• "Idiom Neutral" is always capitalized as it is a proper name.
• It is considered an "a posteriori" language, meaning its vocabulary is derived from existing natural languages, unlike "a priori" languages that invent new words.

Noun

1. an artificial language proposed for use as an auxiliary international language; based on Volapuk but with a vocabulary selected on the basis of the maximum internationality of the roots