Linguistic typology is the study of the systematic classification of languages based on their structural features and forms. It categorizes languages into different types, such as isolating, agglutinative, and fusional, depending on how they express grammatical relationships. This classification helps linguists understand the diversity and similarities among languages worldwide. By analyzing patterns in syntax, morphology, and phonology, linguistic typology provides insights into how languages evolve and influence each other. It also aids in the reconstruction of ancient languages and the study of language universals, which are features common to all human languages, regardless of their specific type.