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What language does not have punctuation?

There is no language that does not use punctuation in any form.

While some languages might have fewer punctuation marks than others, all languages use some form of punctuation to aid in clarity and understanding. Even languages that don't use the Roman alphabet (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean) have their own systems for marking pauses, sentence boundaries, and other elements.

Here's why:

* Clarity: Punctuation helps readers understand the structure of sentences, differentiate between different types of phrases, and comprehend the intended meaning of the writing.

* Flow: Punctuation helps control the pace and rhythm of reading, making it easier to follow the flow of thought.

* Universality: Even languages without a written alphabet use non-verbal forms of punctuation, like pauses and intonation, during speech.

While some languages have more subtle punctuation systems than others, they all rely on some form of punctuation for effective communication.

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