optimality theory

English

Noun

optimality theory (uncountable)

1. (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