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Computational Representation of Linguistic Structures using Domain-Specific Languages

Computation and Language 2008-05-23 v1

Abstract

We describe a modular system for generating sentences from formal definitions of underlying linguistic structures using domain-specific languages. The system uses Java in general, Prolog for lexical entries and custom domain-specific languages based on Functional Grammar and Functional Discourse Grammar notation, implemented using the ANTLR parser generator. We show how linguistic and technological parts can be brought together in a natural language processing system and how domain-specific languages can be used as a tool for consistent formal notation in linguistic description.

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@article{arxiv.0805.3366,
  title  = {Computational Representation of Linguistic Structures using Domain-Specific Languages},
  author = {Fabian Steeg and Christoph Benden and Paul O. Samuelsdorff},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0805.3366},
  year   = {2008}
}

Comments

12 pages, 9 figures; based on work presented at the 12th International Conference on Functional Grammar

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