This article distinguishes levels of linguistic analysis from the dimensions of combination and selection. Constructed English examples show how phonemes, morphemes, words, and clauses acquire functions through their relations. The discussion argues that syntagmatic and paradigmatic analysis should be used together, while recognising that grammatical interchangeability does not guarantee equivalent meaning.
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