linguistic theory

C1146 concept

Linguistic theory is the systematic study and modeling of the structure, use, and acquisition of language, aiming to explain how languages are organized, processed, and understood.

Observed surface forms (11)

  • linguistic hypothesis ×3
  • semantic theory ×2
  • approach to language ×1
  • binding theory condition ×1
  • gramática descriptiva ×1
  • morphosyntactic alignment system ×1
  • structuralism in linguistics ×1
  • syntax textbook ×1
  • theory of language ×1
  • theory of language acquisition ×1

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