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Meaning of optimality theory | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A linguistic model proposing that the observed forms of language arise from the interaction between conflicting constraints.

uncountable

Equivalents

Español teoría de la optimalidad teoría de la optimidad
Suomi optimaalisuusteoria
Français théorie de l'optimalité

CEFR level

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

Optimally optimate optimation optime optimedin optimeter

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