👉 Prelingually is a term used in linguistics that refers to the process of language acquisition, specifically during early childhood. It is characterized by the development of a child's vocabulary and grammar skills through exposure to words and sounds that are not part of their native language. Prelingually children have difficulty understanding and learning languages they do not understand, which can lead to difficulties in communication and socialization. In prelingually, children learn from the context in which they are speaking, rather than being taught
