Protoconversation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protoconversation is a noun meaning An interaction between an adult (typically a mother) and baby, that includes words, sounds and gestures, that attempts to convey meaning before the onset of language in the child.
Meaning
An interaction between an adult (typically a mother) and baby, that includes words, sounds and gestures, that attempts to convey meaning before the onset of language in the child.
Word Forms
- protoconversations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proto-language, prelanguage, presequence, protoword, prespeech, predevelopment.
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