Multiple Choice
According to the definitional theory of word meaning, why do we understand the meaning of a word?
A) We form mental images of the word's meaning.
B) We are familiar with the particular objects to which words refer.
C) We come to associate words with specific actions.
D) We understand the semantic elements of the words.
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