Meaning of markedness constraint | Babel Free
ˈmɑrkədnəs kənˈstɹeɪntDefinitions
In Optimality Theory, universal features that languages prefer to keep unviolated.
Examples
“the lack of codas is a markedness constraint that English violates, but Samoan keeps intact all the time.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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