- Inflection: OCS is highly inflected, meaning that the endings of words change to express different grammatical functions such as case, number, and gender.
- Phonetic Richness: The language includes a variety of sounds, some of which are rare or nonexistent in modern Slavic languages, showcasing a phonetic diversity that has contributed to linguistic studies.
- Cyrillic Script: While the original Glagolitic alphabet was used, OCS later adapted to the Cyrillic script, which is still in use today in many Slavic languages.
Legacy and Modern Influence
The legacy of Old Church Slavonic endures in several forms, influencing not only languages but also literature, history, and cultural perspectives: