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Generative Grammar.
Generative Grammar - as a noun
(linguistics) a type of grammar that describes syntax in terms of a set of logical rules that can generate all and only the infinite number of grammatical sentences in a language and assigns them all the correct structural description
Example Sentences
"Noam Chomsky is known for his work on generative grammar."
"Linguists often use generative grammar to analyze language patterns."
"Chomsky's generative grammar posits the existence of a universal grammar."
"Transformational generative grammar is a specific approach within the field."
"Many computational linguists employ generative grammar algorithms."