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delimiters. Optimality theory (frequently abbreviated OT) is a linguistic model proposing that the observed forms of language arise from the optimal satisfaction

experiments. Since the optimality criterion of most optimal designs is based on some function of the information matrix, the 'optimality' of a given design

up optimality in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Optimality may refer to: Mathematical optimization Optimality theory in linguistics Optimality model

as Government and binding theory and the Minimalist program. Other present-day generative models include Optimality theory, Categorial grammar, and Tree-adjoining

Optimality Theory, a grammar formalism providing a formal theory of cross-linguistic typology (or Universal Grammar) within linguistics. Optimality Theory

achieve this goal. OFT is an ecological application of the optimality model. This theory assumes that the most economically advantageous foraging pattern

certain optimality criterion is achieved. A control problem includes a cost functional that is a function of state and control variables. An optimal control

the standard theory of representation for theories of the organization of phonology as different as lexical phonology and optimality theory. Government

Optimality Theory: Applying Theory to Data is a 2008 book by John McCarthy in which the author provides a practical introduction to optimality theory

simpler subproblems, as Bellman's “principle of optimality" prescribes. It is a necessary condition for optimality. The "value" of a decision problem at a certain