For the vast majority of words, the connection between the symbols and the meanings:
A)always follows an algorithm.
B)is completely determined by linguistic rules.
C)is completely arbitrary.
D)is completely determined by syntactic rules.

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The connection between the symbols (letters or sounds) and the meanings of words is arbitrary, meaning that there is no inherent or logical reason why a particular word is connected to a particular meaning. This connection is established only by convention and agreement among speakers of a language. There are some exceptions where the form of the word may suggest its meaning, such as onomatopoeic words like "buzz" or "hiss", but these are relatively rare.

For the Vast Majority of Words, the Connection Between the Symbols