Components of language

Definition

Components of language are the different aspects that make up a language system, including phonology (sounds), morphology (word structure), syntax (sentence structure), semantics (meaning), and pragmatics (language use in context).

Related terms

Phonetics: The study of speech sounds and how they are produced.

Grammar:

A set of rules governing word formation and sentence structure within a language.

Language Acquisition Device (LAD):

A theoretical construct proposed by Noam Chomsky, suggesting that humans have an innate ability to acquire language.