"private language thesis" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: private language theses [plural]
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  1. (philosophy) The thesis or contention that a private language cannot exist. Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-private_language_thesis-en-noun-UXTLlcSH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

Inflected forms

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