Universals of Language

Universals of language are features or patterns that appear in all human languages, regardless of culture or location. These include basic components like nouns and verbs, the use of words to represent objects and actions, and rules for combining words into sentences. They reflect the innate aspects of human communication, demonstrating that despite diversity, all languages share fundamental structures. Linguists study these universals to better understand how language functions and how humans are naturally wired to communicate through language.