When children develop a taxonomy of word meanings, they:
A) generally categorize words according to phonology.
B) generally assume that words relate to thematically related sets of things.
C) relate word meaning to functions thematically, according to age and developmental level.
D) categorize words according to similar themes across ages and cultures.

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Children relate word meaning to functions thematically, according to age and developmental level, as they develop a taxonomy of word meanings. This means they understand words in the context of their use and relevance to their experiences and developmental stage.

When Children Develop a Taxonomy of Word Meanings, They