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language learning vs acquisition

acquisition vs language learning

language learning and acquisition both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
language learning Yes No No No
acquisition Yes No No No
As nouns, acquisition is a hypernym of language learning; that is, acquisition is a word with a broader meaning than language learning:
  • language learning: learning to use a language
  • acquisition: the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
Other hypernyms of language learning include learning.
language learning (noun) acquisition (noun)
learning to use a language the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
an ability that has been acquired by training
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
something acquired
Difference between language learning and acquisition

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