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...
Main Authors: | Erich Round, Rikker Dockum, Robin J. Ryder |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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Series: | Entropy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/24/4/507 |
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