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Why is language so versatile?

What is it about?

The article explains how it is possible to express an unlimited number of thoughts in any human language, relying on a finite number of devices and mechanisms at various levels, namely, words, sentences and meanings.

Why is it important?

Language makes us human and our main advantage over all other species is articulate and versatile thought. That is what the creative nature of language makes possible.

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