Inherent Grammar Structures

Definition

Inherent grammar structures refer to the idea that humans have an innate ability to acquire language and understand grammatical rules without explicit instruction.

Related terms

Universal Grammar: The concept proposed by Chomsky that suggests all languages share a common underlying structure.

Language Acquisition Device (LAD):

A hypothetical cognitive module proposed by Chomsky that assists in the learning of language.

Critical Period:

The limited developmental window during which language acquisition is most easily achieved.