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.
All labels observed (31)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| linguistic hypothesis | 25 |
| linguistic theory canonical | 20 |
| theory of meaning | 5 |
| semantic theory | 4 |
| syntax textbook | 4 |
| theory of language | 2 |
| approach in linguistics | 1 |
| approach to language | 1 |
| binding theory condition | 1 |
| framework in developmental psycholinguistics | 1 |
| framework in linguistics | 1 |
| gramática descriptiva | 1 |
| historical linguistic framework | 1 |
| model of grammatical development | 1 |
| model of the syntax–semantics interface | 1 |
| morphosyntactic alignment system | 1 |
| phonetic theory | 1 |
| school of thought in linguistics | 1 |
| structuralism in linguistics | 1 |
| structuralist analysis | 1 |
| theoretical framework in linguistic anthropology | 1 |
| theoretical framework in phonology | 1 |
| theory in generative grammar | 1 |
| theory in philosophy of language | 1 |
| theory of argument structure | 1 |
| theory of grammar | 1 |
| theory of language acquisition | 1 |
| theory of language functions | 1 |
| theory of linguistic relativity | 1 |
| theory of phonology | 1 |
| theory of phrase structure | 1 |
Description generation (CDg)
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Input
Class: linguistic theory
Generated description
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.
Instances (68)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| A Theory of Syntax | syntax textbook |
| Kripke fixed-point theory of truth | semantic theory |
| Multiple Spell-Out theory | theory in generative grammar |
| Multiple Spell-Out model of syntax | model of the syntax–semantics interface |
| Brown stages of language development | framework in developmental psycholinguistics |
| logical atomism | theory of language |
| Universal Grammar | — |
| Bloomfieldian structuralism | — |
| Millian semantics | theory of meaning |
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Cahuapanan–Jivaroan hypothesis (disputed)
surface form:
Cahuapanan–Jivaroan hypothesis
|
linguistic hypothesis |
| Macro-Andean hypothesis | linguistic hypothesis |
| Macro-Tucanoan hypothesis | linguistic hypothesis |
| Austric hypothesis | linguistic hypothesis |
| Proto-Austro-Tai | linguistic hypothesis |
| Quantal theory of speech | phonetic theory |
| A Course in Minimalist Syntax | syntax textbook |
| An Introduction to Syntactic Theory | syntax textbook |
| Penutian phylum | linguistic hypothesis |