The pragmatic principle of word learning proposes that when trying to make sense of new words they hear, children operate on the assumption that:
A) speakers are trying to communicate a new or different meaning when they use new or different words.
B) linguistic meaning is consistent.
C) every word has a different meaning.
D) the speaker will tell them what the word means.

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The pragmatic principle of word learning suggests that children assume speakers use new or different words to convey new or different meanings, aiding in the acquisition of vocabulary by inferring meanings based on context and the assumption of informative communication.

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