Using different words for two very similar objects enables people to recognize conceptual distinctions between the objects.This best illustrates
A) telegraphic speech.
B) linguistic determinism.
C) universal grammar.
D) the bilingual advantage.

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Linguistic determinism is the idea that the language we use determines how we think about and perceive the world. Using different words for two similar objects can help us distinguish between them and think about them differently, reflecting a linguistic determinist perspective. A, C, and D are not applicable to this scenario.

Using Different Words for Two Very Similar Objects Enables People