Which of these are defining characteristics of language? Select all that apply.

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Language is arbitrary because it is based on social agreement. There is no reason or explanation to why things are named the way they are.

Language is a system of sounds and signs that must be organized according to some patterns in order to achieve communication. Therefore is systematic.

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