The System of Rules That Governs How We Assign Meaning

question 145

Multiple Choice

The system of rules that governs how we assign meaning to the morphemes we use is called __________

• A) syntax.
• B) semantics.
• C) phonology.
• D) regularization.

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Definitions:

Imitation Problem

The challenge businesses face when competitors copy their products or services, potentially reducing the original company's profits and market share.

Allocative Efficiency

A state of the economy in which production represents consumer preferences; in other words, every good or service is produced up to the point where the last unit provides a utility equal to its cost of production.

Technological Advance

The progress or development in technology, leading to new products, processes, or systems.

Preferred Mix

The optimal combination or assortment of goods, services, investments, or resources desired by an individual, firm, or economy.