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Chomsky hierarchy

Noun CEFR B2
ˈt͡ʃɒm.ski ˈhaɪ.(ə).ɹɑː(ɹ).ki

Definitions

A containment hierarchy of classes of formal grammars. From least to most specialized, the classes are: recursively enumerable, context-sensitive, context-free, and regular.

Equivalents

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Chomsky Normal Form Chomskyan Chomskyanism Chomskyist Chomskyite chomu

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