príinnú

Príinné is a neologism used in some discussions of cognitive science and linguistics to denote innate constraints or predispositions that shape how systems perceive, learn, or process information. Unlike learned skills, príinné properties are argued to be inborn, partially constant across individuals or species, and resistant to direct modification through experience alone.

In linguistics, proponents of príinné conceive it as a set of universal constraints on grammar or phonology that constrain possible utterances, distinguishing them from frequency-based or experiential explanations. In cognitive psychology, the term may refer to intrinsic biases in attention, memory, or categorization that influence how stimuli are interpreted.

Critics argue that príinné can be too ambiguous or overlapping with established concepts such as innateness, universal grammar, or domain-specific constraints. Some contend that the term lacks precise operational definitions and empirically testable criteria. Despite criticisms, the idea of innate predispositions remains influential in debates about language acquisition and cognitive architecture.

For instance, a príinné constraint in phonotactics might make certain consonant clusters disfavored across languages, independent of exposure. As a term, príinné appears mainly in exploratory or speculative literature rather than as a standard category in mainstream theory.