There are elements of language that appear to be unique to the human language; one is _____, which refers to the notion that language can express ideas that are untrue.
A)arbitrariness
B)specialization
C)prevarication
D)duality of patterning

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Prevarication refers to the ability of language to express ideas that are untrue or false. It is a uniquely human feature of language and is not found in animal communication systems. Arbitrariness refers to the lack of inherent connection between a word and its meaning, specialization refers to the specific language abilities of humans, and duality of patterning refers to the ability of language to combine smaller units into larger units of meaning.

There Are Elements of Language That Appear to Be Unique