When a child produces a single word, such as bottle, it may mean a variety of things, such as "I want the bottle" or "there's the bottle" or "I like the bottle." This type of usage is referred to as:
A) an adaptation
B) holophrastic speech
C) an overextension
D) telegraphic speech

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Holophrastic speech occurs in the early stages of language acquisition and refers to the young child's use of single words to convey complete thought.

When a Child Produces a Single Word, Such as Bottle