Language acquisition terminology.

Language acquisition - Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language, as well as to produce and use words and sentences to communicate.

5 words that relate to language acquisition:

Addition - Adding an extra vowel sound to the end of a word. For example, "ie" to make the word, "Doggie".

Proto word - An invented word that has a consistent meaning. For example "Init".

Holophrase - One word utterances - often seen with infants and babies.

Post telegraphic - Complex combinations of words. Often found to be used by 36 month year olds.

Telegraphic - Three or more words combined together. Often used by 24-36 month year olds.