Evolution of Language

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Rudimentary form of syntax present in chimpanzees

Our language-based complex communication system is one of the defining features that makes us unique among all species. Syntax -combining words together into phrases- makes language-based communication limitless in terms of the amount and type of information we can communicate about. This is due to... click to read more

Maël Leroux | Associate professor at Department of Animal and Human Behaviour

Animal Communication

syntax

Evolution of Language

Chimpanzee

Combinatoriality

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published on Nov 29, 2023

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