Standard theory

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe original Chomskyan model of generative grammar, based around two different representations of a sentence (deep structure and surface structure) linked by transformational grammar.

Synonyms

transformational grammar grammar generative grammar semanticism structuralism chomsky normal form surfacism context-sensitive grammar morpho-syntax universal grammar theme x-bar theory

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