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Ding-Dong theory

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dingdong theory ()

The theory which maintains that the primitive elements of language are reflex expressions induced by sensory impressions; that is, as stated by Max Muller, the creative faculty gave to each general conception as it thrilled for the first time through the brain a phonetic expression; -- jocosely so called from the analogy of the sound of a bell induced by the stroke of the clapper.

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Ding-Dong theory

The theory which maintains that the primitive elements of language are reflex expressions induced by sensory impressions; that is, as stated by Max Muller, the

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ding-dong => ding-dong, dingdong => Dingdong, dingbat => Dingbat, ding => ding, dinette => dinette,