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uni·ver·sal gram·mar

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  1. Universal grammar

    Universal grammar is a theory in linguistics, usually credited to Noam Chomsky, proposing that the ability to learn grammar is hard-wired into the brain. The theory suggests that linguistic ability manifests itself without being taught, and that there are properties that all natural human languages share. It is a matter of observation and experimentation to determine precisely what abilities are innate and what properties are shared by all languages.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of universal grammar in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of universal grammar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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