The characteristic of language that allows us to refer to the past, the future, and objects that are imaginary or not physically present is called __________.
A)generativity
B)meaning
C)displacement
D)structure

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Displacement is the characteristic of language that allows speakers to talk about things that are not physically present or that do not even exist, including events in the past or future.

The Characteristic of Language That Allows Us to Refer to the Past