Meaning: the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend a native or second language, as well as to produce and use words and sentences to communicate.
Either the handshape "F" or "8" of the "acquisition" part is acceptable. Phonological variation.
Related signs: LINGUISTICS, BILINGUAL, COOING, BABBLING.
Related posts: PROXIMALIZATION, language acquisition documentation in ASL L1 (as a first language).
Review 101 words. Refresher.
