generative grammar
[/ˈdʒɛnərətɪv ˈɡræmər/]
nounfemininepl: generative grammars / gramáticas gerativas
gramática gerativa
1. A linguistic theory that describes a language as a system of rules capable of generating all and only the grammatical sentences of that language
Generative grammar attempts to formalize the rules that native speakers intuitively follow when producing sentences.
A gramática gerativa tenta formalizar as regras que os falantes nativos intuitivamente seguem ao produzir sentenças.
2. The theoretical framework developed by Noam Chomsky that proposes humans have an innate capacity for language with universal grammatical principles
Generative grammar revolutionized linguistics by introducing the concept of transformational rules.
A gramática gerativa revolucionou a linguística ao introduzir o conceito de regras transformacionais.
3. A formal system of syntax that can generate or produce grammatically correct sentences in a language
The linguist used generative grammar to model the syntax of Portuguese.
O linguista usou a gramática gerativa para modelar a sintaxe do português.
Generative grammar is primarily an academic and scientific term used in linguistics departments and research institutions in both Brazil and the USA. It represents a major paradigm shift in how language is studied, moving away from traditional prescriptive approaches. The theory, developed by Noam Chomsky in the 1950s-60s, remains central to modern linguistic theory taught in universities across both Portuguese and English-speaking countries.
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