realized in has member disposition linguistic concretization-utilization process linguistic concretization-interpretation process linguistic competence language A disposition that (i) is an aggregate of linguistic competences, considered as forming a distinct group on the basis of perceived common characteristics, such as mutual intelligibility among their bearers, in addition to historical or cultural factors; (ii) if realized, is realized in any and all realizations of those linguistic competences; and (iii) inheres in a linguistic community. Mathias Brochhausen Matthew Diller S. Clint Dowland William R. Hogan