noun as in strong fondness

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Example:Volapie was one of the earliest constructed languages, but it was later largely replaced by Esperanto.

Definition:A language that has been consciously created for a particular purpose, rather than spontaneously evolved over time.

From constructed_language

Example:The invention of Volapie was considered a linguistic experiment, aiming to create an easier and more logical international language.

Definition:An attempt to test theoretical or practical aspects of language by creating or studying a new language or language system.

From linguistic_experiment

Example:Volapie was partly named after this abstract concept to symbolize its universal and original nature.

Definition:The hypothetical ancestor language from which the Indo-European language family is believed to have developed.

From proto_indo_european