Explanation
The development of linguistic abilities through growth, use, learning, and interaction. It presents language as acquired practice between capacity, environment, and participation.
Example
The child expands its repertoire from recurring patterns.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Language acquisition” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.
Effect on thought and perception
It presents language as acquired practice between capacity, environment, and participation.
Resonance
In the atlas, Language acquisition forms a node joined by 4 previously unresolved reference lines.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
Unresolved relation network → core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 238
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Language acquisition“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-238-022. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-238-022The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.