University of Pennsylvania Working Papers in Linguistics
Abstract
This paper discusses the generative capacity required for Semitic root-and-pattern morphology. Finite-state methods effectively compute concatenative morpho-phonology, and can be restricted to Strictly Local functions. We extend these methods to consider non-concatenative morphology. We show that over such multi-input functions, Strict Locality is necessary and sufficient. We discuss some consequences of this generalization for linguistic theories of the morphological template.
Recommended Citation
Dolatian, Hossep and Rawski, Jonathan
(2020)
"Finite-State Locality in Semitic Root-and-Pattern Morphology,"
University of Pennsylvania Working Papers in Linguistics: Vol. 26
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Iss.
1
, Article 10.
Available at:
https://repository.upenn.edu/pwpl/vol26/iss1/10