Language Contact is the term used to refer to the process where two or more languages interact and influence each other's development.

Language Shift is not a direct result of language contact, but rather a long-term process where one language gradually replaces another.

Lexical Borrowing refers to the process where a language adopts words or phrases from another language, often due to cultural or historical interactions.

Loan Syllable Structure is not a common type of phonological borrowing, as syllable structure is typically more resistant to change compared to other phonological features.

Language Fusion occurs when two or more languages merge and combine their features to form a new language, often resulting in a unique linguistic structure.

Semantic Convergence is not a common type of language convergence, as the meanings of words and phrases are often more resistant to change compared to other linguistic features.

Language Change refers to the gradual and natural evolution of a language over time, driven by internal factors such as sound changes, grammatical shifts, and lexical innovations.

Semantic Changes are not a common type of language change phenomenon, as the meanings of words and phrases are often more resistant to change compared to other linguistic features.

Language Acculturation refers to the process where a language gradually changes due to external factors, such as language contact, cultural influences, or historical events.

Semantic Acculturation is not a common type of language acculturation phenomenon, as the meanings of words and phrases are often more resistant to change compared to other linguistic features.

Language Divergence refers to the process where a language gradually changes and develops independently from its ancestral language, leading to the formation of a new and distinct language.

Semantic Divergence is not a common type of language divergence phenomenon, as the meanings of words and phrases are often more resistant to change compared to other linguistic features.

Language Death refers to the process where a language gradually loses its speakers and eventually ceases to be spoken, often due to factors such as cultural assimilation, language shift, or societal changes.

Natural Disasters are not a common factor contributing to language death, as they typically do not have a direct impact on the survival of a language.

Language Revival refers to the process where a language that has experienced decline or near-extinction is revitalized and restored through efforts to promote its use, teaching, and cultural preservation.