Evolution and Trade-Off Dynamics of Functional Load

Evolution and Trade-Off Dynamics of Functional Load

Functional load (FL) quantifies the contributions by phonological contrasts to distinctions made across the lexicon. Previous research has linked particularly low values of FL to sound change. Here, we broaden the scope of enquiry into FL to its evolution at higher values also. We apply phylogenetic...

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Main Authors: Erich Round, Rikker Dockum, Robin J. Ryder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Entropy
Subjects:
functional load
phonology
phylogenetic signal
phylogenetic correlation
homophony avoidance
sound change
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/24/4/507

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