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__________ Revolutionized the Study of Syntax by Being the First

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__________ revolutionized the study of syntax by being the first to argue convincingly that phrase-structure grammars are inadequate to convey fully the structures of sentences.


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Referential Intent

The intention behind using words or language to refer to specific objects, actions, or events in the environment.

Fast Mapping

A process in language acquisition where children rapidly learn the meaning of a word after just a brief encounter, contributing to vocabulary growth.

Grammatical Morphemes

The smallest units of language that carry meaning and function to indicate tense, number, possession, and other grammatical aspects.

Relations

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected; a thing's effect or relevance to another.

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