2.3 Unique Features of Language
Language scholars have developed many definitions of language based upon what appear to be its unique features, such as symbolism and generativity. But there is considerable disagreement on what those features are and how to define them.
| Symbolism | Generativity |
|---|---|
| Words “refer” to other things What a word “refers” to is often its meaning | We can create and understand an infinite number of meaningful sentences |
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