By comparing the core vocabularies of two languages using glottochronology,what is it thought possible to determine?
A) whether the two groups of speakers perceive reality in the same way
B) whether the languages share the same allophones
C) how long ago the languages separated from each other
D) how closely the languages reflect similar technologies

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Glottochronology is a linguistic method that uses the percentage of shared core vocabulary to estimate how long ago two languages diverged from a common ancestor. Therefore, it is possible to determine the approximate time of separation between the languages by comparing their core vocabularies. Options A, B, and D are not directly related to glottochronology.

By Comparing the Core Vocabularies of Two Languages Using Glottochronology,what