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Evolutionary Theories of Translation: From Equivalence to Functionalism and AI

"Theories of translation provide the conceptual frameworks for understanding how meaning is transferred between languages, moving from historical word-for-word approaches to modern functionalist, cultural, and cognitive perspectives. These theories analyze the relationship between source and target texts, prioritizing either linguistic accuracy, communicative intent, or the sociocultural impact of the translated work. The Foundations of Translation Theory: Literal vs. Free For centuries, the discourse surrounding translation was dominated by a singular dichotomy: literal (word-for-word) versus free (sense-for-sense) translation. This debate, r..."

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