Ability to speak
Definition
The ability to speak refers to the capacity to produce and articulate meaningful sounds and words in a coherent manner.
Analogy
Imagine your voice as a musical instrument. When you are able to play different notes and melodies smoothly, it means you have the ability to speak.
Related terms
Language Acquisition: The process of learning a language through exposure and experience.
Broca's Area: A region in the frontal lobe of the brain responsible for speech production.
Wernicke's Area: An area in the left hemisphere of the brain associated with comprehension of language.
"Ability to speak" appears in:
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
Resources
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.