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iconicity

iconicity Iconicity is the property of a word or gesture in which its form resembles or vividly depicts its meaning, rather than being purely arbitrary.

Iconicity is the property of a word or gesture in which its form resembles or vividly depicts its meaning, rather than being purely arbitrary. In learning and communication, iconic forms can support early language development, make meaning easier to grasp, and strengthen expressive interaction.

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Drafting source: Kilpatrick Alexander; Bundgaard-Nielsen Rikke L. Exploring the dynamics of Shannon’s information and iconicity in language processing and lexeme evolution. 2025; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0321294; article XML SHA-256 73404db5ad130b6584edd546f6e191928dee7c24e535bc847a22b5f5053d53e7. “Exploring the dynamics of Shannon’s information and iconicity in language processing and lexeme evolution” (10.1371/journal.pone.0321294).
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