Definition of "phonological" [phonological]

• Of or relating to phonology. (adjective)

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• "However, there is also evidence that learning plays a role in shaping phonological knowledge ” and not just by ˜pruning away™ unwanted ˜phonological representations,™ as Eimas (1975) hypothesized, but also by shaping the precise boundaries of adult phonemic categories."
• "It could be argued that there is a genetic foundation for variations in phonological processing skills – some people seem to naturally tune in to speech sounds, and others seem to have difficulty examining and manipulating the phonemes in speech."
• "A balanced instructional program composed of direct instruction in phonological awareness, phonics and contextual reading is necessary for gains in reading skills to be achieved."