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language acquisition

language acquisition Language acquisition is the gradual development of understanding and using sounds and symbols with increasing complexity and meaning through maturation and learning.

Language acquisition is the gradual development of understanding and using sounds and symbols with increasing complexity and meaning through maturation and learning. It commonly progresses through early vocalizations, imitation of words with growing thought processes, and eventually short sentences.