Semanticity

'''Semanticity''' is one of [[Charles Hockett]]'s 16 [[design features of language]]. Semanticity refers to the use of arbitrary or nonarbitrary signals to transmit meaningful messages.<ref>Hockett, C. F. (1960) "[http://www.columbia.edu/~rmk7/HC/HC_Readings/Hockett.pdf The origin of speech]". ''Scientific American'', 203:2.</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Hockett's design features]]

==References== {{Reflist}}

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