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The document discusses the definition and characteristics of language, including that language is a system that relates speech sounds to meanings through an arbitrary relationship, and that it is a uniquely human ability to communicate through a creative yet rule-based code. Several theories on the origins of language are presented, and factors such as the speaker, audience, purpose, and mode of communication that influence language choice are described.
- Author
- Patrick Lyson
- Language
- EN