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Charles Hockett identifies 10 design features of human language: 1. Semanticity - signals must have meaning. 2. Pragmatic function - language serves purposes like seeking help or information. 3. Interchangeability - ability to switch between speaking and listening. 4. Cultural transmission - aspects are learned through social interaction. 5. Arbitrariness - connections between forms and meanings are arbitrary. 6. Discreteness - sounds combine into words and sentences. 7. Productivity - ability to create
- Author
- Rishabh Jain
- Language
- EN