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Concept information

Preferred term

language development

Type

  • Topic

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • language acquisition

Scope note

  • Gradual process of learning the meaning and structure of symbols and sounds of language in children or primates; For the physical development of sound production to form words USE speech development.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/24892

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