Two-word stage

Explanation

A stage of early language acquisition in which children regularly combine two meaningful words into small utterances. Shows how labels become relations: two words already create action, possession, location, desire and event structure.

Example

Mummy car may express possession, location, desire or observation depending on context.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal, cultural or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Wortschatzexplosion; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Shows how labels become relations: two words already create action, possession, location, desire and event structure.

Resonance

Shows how labels become relations: two words already create action, possession, location, desire and event structure.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Two-word stage“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP7-0014. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP7-0014

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