Publication Date
January 2007
Journal or Book Title
Language and Linguistics Compass
Abstract
Optimality Theory is a general model of how grammars are structured. This article surveys the motivations for OT, its core principles, and the basics of analysis. It also addresses some frequently asked questions about this theory and offers suggestions for further reading.
Recommended Citation
McCarthy, John J., "What is Optimality Theory?" (2007). Language and Linguistics Compass. 93.
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