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The document discusses Exemplar Theory in phonology, contrasting it with generative phonology, emphasizing that language structure emerges from usage rather than being an abstract system. It highlights how categories are formed through repetition and frequency, with exemplars representing clusters of categories that influence cognitive representations. The document also addresses the implications of exemplar-based models for understanding language change and categorization.
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