Root and Pattern Morphology in Coptic
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چکیده
The primary goal of this paper is to develop an Optimality Theory (Prince and Smolensky 1993/2004) analysis of the root and pattern morphology of Coptic. Coptic (spoken ca. 300-1300 C.E.) was the last stage of the Ancient Egyptian language, and its root and pattern morphology has not previously been analyzed from a synchronic perspective. Specifically, I aim to determine whether the consonantal root is relevant for the Coptic data, taking into account much recent research that downplays or eliminates the role of the root in root and pattern morphology (McCarthy 1993, Bat-El 1994, Ussishkin 2000, et al.). Ultimately, I conclude that reference to the consonantal root is necessary, and develop an Optimality Theory analysis where the root is an essential part of the input.
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