In this paper, we present an approach to lexicon optimization for Chinese language modeling. The method is an iterative procedure consisting of two phases, namely lexicon generation and lexicon pruning. In the first phase, we extract appropriate new words from a very large training corpus using statistical approaches. In the second phase, we prune the lexicon to a preset memory limitation using...

This paper presents the English valency lexicon EngValLex, built within the Functional Generative Description framework. The form of the lexicon, as well as the process of its semi-automatic creation is described. The lexicon describes valency for verbs and also includes links to other lexical sources, namely PropBank. Basic statistics about the lexicon are given. The lexicon will be later used...

Abstract Are the cognitive units in mental lexicon of Bantu speakers words or morphemes? The very small experimental literature addressing this question suggests that answer is morphemes, but a closer look at results shows premature. A novel theory lexicon, Discriminative Lexicon, which incorporates word-based view and computationally implemented Linear Learner (LDL) put to test with data set 1...

The study aims to find out what are lexicons used in the Sampi Gerumbungan dance costumes and its cultural meaning. method this is a descriptive qualitative design. directs researchers obtaining social information accurately, broadly, completely by designing problem formulations. results of found that there were sixteen (16) dance. All also classified based on parts body, namely head (5 lexicon...

The Quran and Hadiths including Infallibles (AS) Hadiths such as Imam Sadegh (AS) were one of compilation references, and also, one of the fields of research for Arabs morphologists from long time ago. Imam Sadegh’s (AS) Hadiths based on Sunni’s lexicon, and then, based on another Islamic science books will be illustrated in this research in order to identify where these Hadiths hav...