Triple
T11523371
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Kenneth N. Stevens |
E273221
|
entity |
| Predicate | notableWork |
P4
|
FINISHED |
| Object |
Quantal theory of speech
The Quantal theory of speech is a foundational phonetic theory that explains why human languages favor certain stable speech sounds, linking articulatory-acoustic properties to the organization of phonological systems.
|
E930090
|
NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (4 steps)
Every LLM step that produced this triple, in pipeline order — named-entity classification, the disambiguation choices (the exact options shown, with the pick highlighted), and the generated description. The batch + timestamp of each is in the Provenance table below.
NER
Named-entity recognition
gpt-5-mini
Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: Quantal theory of speech | Statement: [Kenneth N. Stevens, notableWork, Quantal theory of speech]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Quantal theory of speech Context triple: [Kenneth N. Stevens, notableWork, Quantal theory of speech]
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A.
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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B.
Multiple Spell-Out theory
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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C.
The Psycho-Biology of Language
The Psycho-Biology of Language is a seminal work by linguist George K. Zipf that explores statistical patterns in language use and their relation to human behavior, introducing what became known as Zipf's law.
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D.
Six Lectures on Sound and Meaning
Six Lectures on Sound and Meaning is a seminal work of linguistic theory by Roman Jakobson that explores the relationship between phonological structure and the creation of meaning in language.
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E.
Speech Analysis, Synthesis and Perception
"Speech Analysis, Synthesis and Perception" is a foundational technical book that systematically explores the theory, modeling, and processing of human speech signals for analysis, synthesis, and recognition.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NEDg
Description generation
gpt-5.1
Instruction
Generate a one-sentence description of the target entity. You are given a context triple in the form (subject, predicate, object), where the object is the target entity. # Instructions Use the triple to infer relevant information about the entity. Describe the entity based on what is most defining, well-known. Avoid repeating the information from the triple, unless really essential. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the target entity]"
Input
Entity: Quantal theory of speech Triple: [Kenneth N. Stevens, notableWork, Quantal theory of speech]
Generated description
The Quantal theory of speech is a foundational phonetic theory that explains why human languages favor certain stable speech sounds, linking articulatory-acoustic properties to the organization of phonological systems.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Quantal theory of speech Target entity description: The Quantal theory of speech is a foundational phonetic theory that explains why human languages favor certain stable speech sounds, linking articulatory-acoustic properties to the organization of phonological systems.
-
A.
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.
-
B.
Multiple Spell-Out theory
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.
-
C.
The Psycho-Biology of Language
The Psycho-Biology of Language is a seminal work by linguist George K. Zipf that explores statistical patterns in language use and their relation to human behavior, introducing what became known as Zipf's law.
-
D.
Six Lectures on Sound and Meaning
Six Lectures on Sound and Meaning is a seminal work of linguistic theory by Roman Jakobson that explores the relationship between phonological structure and the creation of meaning in language.
-
E.
Speech Analysis, Synthesis and Perception
"Speech Analysis, Synthesis and Perception" is a foundational technical book that systematically explores the theory, modeling, and processing of human speech signals for analysis, synthesis, and recognition.
- F. None of above. chosen
Provenance (5 batches)
The batch behind each pipeline step, in order, with when it ran. Timestamps are batch-level — stages were processed in waves, so the object chain (NER → NED1 → NEDg → NED2) reads in order, but predicate / elicitation batches can sit in a different wave.
| Step | Stage | Batch ID | Status | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creating | Elicitation | batch_69d6aae3fbec8190a14632a5df2538b6 |
completed | April 8, 2026, 7:22 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69d87fd26648819083de19bcddf8ad69 |
completed | April 10, 2026, 4:42 a.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69e62551a36081908ef6418fe8e2155c |
completed | April 20, 2026, 1:08 p.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_69e62cf5b9988190bc1935993f0111f7 |
completed | April 20, 2026, 1:41 p.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_69e66433ddb48190994bb1160b0ff732 |
completed | April 20, 2026, 5:36 p.m. |
Created at: April 8, 2026, 9:37 p.m.