markedness constraint
English
/ˈmɑrkədnəs kənˈstɹeɪnt/
noun
Definitions
- (phonology) In Optimality Theory, universal features that languages prefer to keep unviolated.
Etymology
Compound from English markedness + English constraint.
Origin
English
constraint
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- constraint English
- constraintive English
- marked English
- markedness English
- multiconstraint English
- subconstraint English
- unconstraint English
- unconstrainted English
- constreynt Middle English