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Harrison, David K. & Kaun, Abigail. Pattern-Responsive Lexicon Optimization. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3TQ5ZJF

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TitlePattern-Responsive Lexicon Optimization
PublisherGraduate Linguistics Student Association
NameHarrison, David K. (Author); Kaun, Abigail (Author)
Date Created2000
SubjectPhonology, Lexicon optimization, Optimality Theory (Linguistics), Archiphonemic underspecification, Underspecification (Linguistics), Harmony, Tuvan language
Extent15 p.
DescriptionIn this paper, we show that current interpretations of Lexicon Optimization (Prince and Smolensky 1993), in particular that of Archiphonemic Underspecification (Inkelas 1995), incorrectly predict the distribution of underspecification in lexical entries. We present cases from three vowel harmony languages in which speakers treat harmonic and disharmonic roots differently under reduplication. The assumption of full specification entails a ranking paradox, which can be resolved if underspecification is admitted in certain contexts not predicted by the principles of Lexicon Optimization. We point the way towards an expanded model of Lexicon Optimization that would both allow for and predict such cases of underspecification.
NoteThe definitive version of this paper was published in NELS 30: Proceedings of the North East Linguistic Society 30 (2000) and is available at http://glsa.hypermart.net/cgi-bin/list.cgi?NELS%NELS30%5%N
NoteFunding for fieldwork was provided by the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX).
NoteHarrison, David K. & Kaun A. (2000). Pattern-Responsive Lexicon Optimizat. In M. Hirotani, North East Linguistic Society & Rutgers University (Eds.), Proceedings of the North East Linguistic Society 30 (NELS 30).
GenreConference Paper or Lecture
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3TQ5ZJF
LanguageEnglish
CollectionRutgers Optimality Archive
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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