formlinguistics
Formlinguistics is a theoretical discipline that investigates the formal structure of linguistic expressions. It focuses on the abstract rules, representations, and computational mechanisms that generate permissible strings of sounds, words, and sentences. The central concern is the form of linguistic units and their hierarchical organization, rather than their meaning or use. Researchers seek models that specify how units combine and constrain one another to yield well-formed utterances.
Scope and frameworks: The field encompasses phonology and morphophonology, morphology, and syntax, often with a shared
Relation to other disciplines: It overlaps with mathematical linguistics and computational linguistics, contributing to parsing, language
History and reception: Originating in the mid-20th century with the rise of formal grammars, formlinguistics has