Chomsky's theory that humans possess innate knowledge of universal grammar principles that enable children to acquire any language, explaining rapid language learning despite limited input.
Example: Children's ability to generate infinite novel sentences they've never heard before, suggesting underlying grammatical rules rather than simple imitation of heard speech.
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