optimality theory

English

Noun

optimality theory (uncountable)

(linguistics) A linguistic model proposing that the observed forms of language arise from the interaction between conflicting constraints.

Synonyms

OT

Translations

linguistic model

Chinese:
Mandarin: 優選理論／优选理论 (yōuxuǎn lǐlùn), 優選論／优选论 (yōuxuǎnlùn)
Finnish: optimaalisuusteoria
French: théorie de l’optimalité (fr) f

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