= Co-construction (linguistics)
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Co-construction in linguistics refers to the collaborative process through which speakers in a conversation build meaning together. This involves the negotiation and construction of utterances, often through back-and-forth exchanges where both speakers contribute to the flow of dialogue. The concept highlights how language is not just a means of individual expression but a social activity where speakers influence each other’s speech, ideas, and understandings.
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