"optimality theory" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} optimality theory (uncountable)
  1. (linguistics) A linguistic model proposing that the observed forms of language arise from the interaction between conflicting constraints. Wikipedia link: optimality theory Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Linguistics Synonyms: OT Translations (linguistic model): 優選理論 (Chinese Mandarin), 优选理论 (yōuxuǎn lǐlùn) (Chinese Mandarin), 優選論 (Chinese Mandarin), 优选论 (yōuxuǎnlùn) (Chinese Mandarin), optimaalisuusteoria (Finnish), théorie de l’optimalité [feminine] (French)
    Sense id: en-optimality_theory-en-noun-TTIKEBpy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Mandarin terms with redundant transliterations Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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