Underlying representation
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The document discusses the concept of underlying representation in linguistics, which refers to the abstract form of a word or morpheme before phonological rules are applied. It highlights the distinction between underlying forms and surface representations, noting that underlying representations remain constant across related forms except in cases of suppletion. Examples illustrate how phonological rules can alter the phonetic surface while maintaining a consistent underlying representation.
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