Language Flashcards
The study of the sound systems of language
Phonology
An aspect of language concerned with rules governing change in meaning at the intraword level
Morphology
How words are arranged in sentences
Syntax
The use, function, or purpose of communication; the study of communicative acts and contexts
Pragmatics
The study of word and language meaning
Semantics
Rapid and coordinated movement of the tongue, teeth, lips, and palate to produce speech sounds
Articulation
Smoothness of rhythm and rate
Fluency
The cause or origin of a problem; also the study of cause
Etiology
The total number of cases of a disorder at a particular point in time in a designated population
Prevalence
The smallest meaningful unit of language
Morpheme