Monique says "milk" when she wants her milk from the kitchen counter. Subsequently, she says "milk" after she has had a drink. Using a single phrase to mean different things is an example of

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Monique's use of "milk" as a single phrase to mean different things is an example of a holophrase. A holophrase is a single word or phrase that a child uses to express a complete thought or idea, and it can have multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used.

Monique Says "Milk" When She Wants Her Milk from the Kitchen