Optimality theory
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title:
Optimality theory
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Optimality theory is a linguistic model proposing that the observed forms of language arise from the optimal satisfaction of conflicting constraints. OT differs from other approaches to phonological analysis, which typically use rules rather than constraints. However, phonological models of representation, such as autosegmental phonology, prosodic phonology, and linear phonology (SPE), are equally compatible with rule-based and constraint-based models. OT views grammars as systems that provide m
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Linguistic model for phonological analysis
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optimality_theory
date created:
2002-09-27T21:45:19Z
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2024-09-02T05:21:47Z
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