The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that:
A)an individual's language determines their pattern of thinking and view of the world.
B)an individual's thinking and view of the world determines the structure of their language.
C)within the animal kingdom,humans are uniquely suited to learn and produce language.
D)our understanding of syntax is directly related to our use of semantic networks.

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The linguistic relativity hypothesis proposes that the language an individual speaks shapes their patterns of thinking and worldview. It suggests that our language not only reflects our perception of the world but also influences it.

The Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis Suggests That