The prototype theory of word meaning makes which of the following assertions?
A) It is wrong to suppose that we can ever find a set of necessary and sufficient features for a given concept like bird.
B) Words have intrinsic meanings based on speech sounds.
C) We are born with categories of words that cluster into prototypes.
D) Word meaning derives from a set of necessary and sufficient features.

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The prototype theory proposes that word meaning cannot be fully captured by a set of necessary and sufficient features, as there is often variability in the application of a word (e.g. different types of birds), and concepts are organized around a central prototype rather than a strict set of defining features.

The Prototype Theory of Word Meaning Makes Which of the Following