In human language,the relation between signs and meanings is:
A) not arbitrary.
B) arbitrary.
C) arbitrary in reading.
D) arbitrary in sign language.

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The relation between signs (words, symbols) and meanings in human language is considered arbitrary because there is no inherent connection between the signifier (the form of the word or symbol) and the signified (the concept or meaning it represents). This is a fundamental principle in linguistics, indicating that the meaning of words is established by convention rather than by any natural association.

In Human Language,the Relation Between Signs and Meanings Is