Glottology vs. Linguistics — What's the Difference?

The science of tongues or languages

Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It encompasses the analysis of every aspect of language, as well as the methods for studying and modeling them.

The science of tongues or languages; comparative philology; glossology.

The study of the nature, structure, and variation of language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, and pragmatics.

The scientific study of language.

The science of languages, or of the origin, signification, and application of words; glossology.

The scientific study of language

The humanistic study of language and literature