Q: What is LANGUAGE?
A1 (Layman Definition): [Language is a means of verbal communication] ß FUNCTION
A2 (Technical Definition): [Language is a system of arbitrary vocal and/or visual symbols] [used by people in a given culture to carry on their social affairs] ß STRUCTURE + FUNCTION
Q: Which one is more important?
A1: They are equally important.
Examples:
Please cut short =/= Please give a short cut
Hi everyone, good night! =/= Good evening, everyone.
