# Human Languages vs. Programming Languages ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article1.be68295a7e40.png) URL:: https://medium.com/@anaharris/human-languages-vs-programming-languages-c89410f13252 Author:: Ana Harris ## Highlights > Source: 3:AM Magazine ([View Highlight](https://instapaper.com/read/1415610766/16552714)) > the main function of languages, be it Python or Chinese, is communication. ([View Highlight](https://instapaper.com/read/1415610766/16552718)) > Another important feature that they have in common is structure. Two of the main concepts in linguistics are semantics and syntax. ([View Highlight](https://instapaper.com/read/1415610766/16552719)) > Differences > While speaking about the structure of languages, let’s not forget to mention morphology. Morphology is the study of words, their formation, their relationship with other words in the same language, as well as the ways context can change a word’s pronunciation and meaning. ([View Highlight](https://instapaper.com/read/1415610766/16552721)) > programming languages don’t really have morphology, at least not the same way human languages do. ([View Highlight](https://instapaper.com/read/1415610766/16552722)) > Source: Steve the vagabond and silly linguist ([View Highlight](https://instapaper.com/read/1415610766/16552723)) --- Title: Human Languages vs. Programming Languages Author: Ana Harris Tags: readwise, articles date: 2024-01-30 --- # Human Languages vs. Programming Languages ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article1.be68295a7e40.png) URL:: https://medium.com/@anaharris/human-languages-vs-programming-languages-c89410f13252 Author:: Ana Harris ## AI-Generated Summary None ## Highlights > Source: 3:AM Magazine ([View Highlight](https://instapaper.com/read/1415610766/16552714)) > the main function of languages, be it Python or Chinese, is communication. ([View Highlight](https://instapaper.com/read/1415610766/16552718)) > Another important feature that they have in common is structure. Two of the main concepts in linguistics are semantics and syntax. ([View Highlight](https://instapaper.com/read/1415610766/16552719)) > Differences > While speaking about the structure of languages, let’s not forget to mention morphology. Morphology is the study of words, their formation, their relationship with other words in the same language, as well as the ways context can change a word’s pronunciation and meaning. ([View Highlight](https://instapaper.com/read/1415610766/16552721)) > programming languages don’t really have morphology, at least not the same way human languages do. ([View Highlight](https://instapaper.com/read/1415610766/16552722)) > Source: Steve the vagabond and silly linguist ([View Highlight](https://instapaper.com/read/1415610766/16552723))