The design feature of language that refers to the fact that discrete units of language at one level (such as sounds)can be combined to create different kinds of units at a different level (such as words)is which of the following?
A)discreteness
B)displacement
C)productivity
D)duality of patterning

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Duality of patterning refers to the characteristic of human language where simple, distinct units (like sounds or phonemes) can be combined in different ways to create a larger variety of complex units (like words), which can then be further combined to form sentences. This feature allows for the vast expressiveness and creativity found in human languages.

The Design Feature of Language That Refers to the Fact