Multiple Spell-Out theory
E726992
Multiple Spell-Out theory is a syntactic framework in generative grammar that proposes phases in which parts of a sentence’s structure are sent to the interfaces with sound and meaning at multiple points during derivation.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Multiple Spell-Out theory canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8308563 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Multiple Spell-Out theory Context triple: [Juan Uriagereka, notableWork, Multiple Spell-Out theory]
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A.
Generative Phonology: Description and Theory
Generative Phonology: Description and Theory is a foundational textbook in theoretical linguistics that systematically presents the principles and methods of generative phonology.
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B.
“Lexical Phonology and Morphology”
“Lexical Phonology and Morphology” is a foundational linguistic work by Paul Kiparsky that develops a theory integrating phonological rules with morphological structure in a stratified lexicon.
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C.
Phonology in Generative Grammar
Phonology in Generative Grammar is a foundational textbook that systematically presents the principles and methods of generative phonology within the framework of modern linguistic theory.
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D.
The Sound Shape of Language
The Sound Shape of Language is a seminal linguistic study by Roman Jakobson (with Linda R. Waugh) that explores how the sound structure of language relates to meaning, form, and poetic function.
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E.
“How Abstract is Phonology?”
“How Abstract is Phonology?” is a seminal linguistic paper by Paul Kiparsky that critically examines the level of abstractness appropriate in phonological representations within generative phonology.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Multiple Spell-Out theory Target entity description: Multiple Spell-Out theory is a syntactic framework in generative grammar that proposes phases in which parts of a sentence’s structure are sent to the interfaces with sound and meaning at multiple points during derivation.
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A.
Generative Phonology: Description and Theory
Generative Phonology: Description and Theory is a foundational textbook in theoretical linguistics that systematically presents the principles and methods of generative phonology.
-
B.
“Lexical Phonology and Morphology”
“Lexical Phonology and Morphology” is a foundational linguistic work by Paul Kiparsky that develops a theory integrating phonological rules with morphological structure in a stratified lexicon.
-
C.
Phonology in Generative Grammar
Phonology in Generative Grammar is a foundational textbook that systematically presents the principles and methods of generative phonology within the framework of modern linguistic theory.
-
D.
The Sound Shape of Language
The Sound Shape of Language is a seminal linguistic study by Roman Jakobson (with Linda R. Waugh) that explores how the sound structure of language relates to meaning, form, and poetic function.
-
E.
“How Abstract is Phonology?”
“How Abstract is Phonology?” is a seminal linguistic paper by Paul Kiparsky that critically examines the level of abstractness appropriate in phonological representations within generative phonology.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
phase-based theory
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syntactic theory ⓘ theory in generative grammar ⓘ |
| addresses |
cyclicity in syntactic derivations
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mapping between syntax and phonology ⓘ mapping between syntax and semantics ⓘ opacity effects ⓘ |
| aimsToExplain |
how syntactic structure is transferred to interfaces
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why syntactic operations are cyclic ⓘ |
| assumes |
derivations proceed in phases
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parts of structure are sent to interfaces multiple times ⓘ syntax interacts cyclically with LF ⓘ syntax interacts cyclically with PF ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
non-derivational theories of grammar
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single spell-out models ⓘ |
| coreConcept |
cyclic spell-out
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derivational cycles ⓘ interfaces with sound and meaning ⓘ locality conditions ⓘ phase impenetrability ⓘ phases ⓘ |
| field |
generative grammar
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syntax ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
edge of phase
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phase heads ⓘ spell-out to LF ⓘ spell-out to PF ⓘ |
| influenced |
later phase-based approaches
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research on interface conditions ⓘ |
| introducedInContextOf | Minimalist syntax ⓘ |
| involves |
CP phases
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vP phases ⓘ |
| motivatedBy |
economy principles
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interface conditions ⓘ |
| predicts |
phase-based locality constraints
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successive-cyclic movement ⓘ |
| proposedBy | Noam Chomsky NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Derivation by phase
NERFINISHED
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LF interface ⓘ Minimalist Program NERFINISHED ⓘ PF interface ⓘ Phase theory ⓘ spell-out ⓘ |
| timePeriod | late 1990s ⓘ |
| usedInAnalysisOf |
ellipsis
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island constraints ⓘ prosodic phrasing ⓘ wh-movement ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Multiple Spell-Out theory Description of subject: Multiple Spell-Out theory is a syntactic framework in generative grammar that proposes phases in which parts of a sentence’s structure are sent to the interfaces with sound and meaning at multiple points during derivation.
Referenced by (1)
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