The fact that language allows us to communicate about events and objects that are not physically present is referred to as ________________.
A)generativity
B)displacement
C)semantics
D)linguistics

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Displacement is a feature of language that allows us to talk about things that are not present in the immediate physical environment, including events that happened in the past or might happen in the future, and objects that are not currently visible or tangible.

The Fact That Language Allows Us to Communicate About Events