Optimality Theory - Use Outside of Phonology

Use Outside of Phonology

Optimality Theory is most commonly associated with the field of phonology, but has also been applied to other areas of linguistics. Jane Grimshaw, Geraldine Legendre and Joan Bresnan are well known for developing instantiations of OT within syntax. Optimality theoretic approaches are also relatively prominent in morphology (and the morphology-phonology interface in particular).