The central distinction between human language and other communication systems is that language:
A) allows for the generation of an infinite number of new utterances.
B) is spoken.
C) is learned only after explicit training.
D) expresses meaning directly.

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The ability to generate an infinite number of new utterances is a unique quality of human language. Other communication systems, such as animal communication or sign language, have a finite set of possible expressions.

The Central Distinction Between Human Language and Other Communication Systems