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Generative grammar explains discrete infinity
Generative grammar moves beyond mere description of languages to explain how a finite vocabulary and a finite (possibly singular) set of rules can generate and allow comprehension of an infinite number of possible expressions—a property called 'discrete infinity'.
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David PoeppelEvidence Quote
“It's the concept that's typically called "discrete infinity."”
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15 | David Poeppel on Thought, Language, and How to Understand the Brain— Sean Carroll's MindscapeCreated: 6/13/2026, 12:19:52 AM
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