Hierarchy in Fluid Construction Grammars

This paper reports further progress into a computational implementation of a new formalism for construction grammar, known as Fluid Construction Grammar (FCG). We focus in particular on how hierarchy can be implemented. The paper analyses the requirements for a proper treatment of hierarchy in grammar and then proposes a particular solution based on a new operator, known as the J-operator. The J-operator constructs a new unit as a side effect of the matching process.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: KI
• Authors: Joachim De Beule, Luc Steels
• Keywords: Computational Implementation, Construction Grammar, Fluid Construction Grammar, KI 2005