The Author of Your Text Argues That Language Is Arbitrary

question 40

Essay

The author of your text argues that language is arbitrary, ambiguous, and abstract. Explain each of these terms and their implications for our communication with others.

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Definitions:

Condenses

The transformation of a substance from its gaseous state to its liquid state, often as a result of cooling.

Females

Individuals of a species that are typically characterized by the ability to produce eggs or bear offspring.

Lac Operon

An example of gene regulation in prokaryotes, involving a group of genes that are involved in the transport and breakdown of lactose in the cell.

Repressor

A substance, often a protein, that inhibits the expression of a gene.