Generative Grammar

Generative Grammar is a linguistic theory that explores how humans can produce and understand an infinite number of sentences using a finite set of rules. Developed by Noam Chomsky in the 1950s, it posits that our ability to create language is innate, governed by a universal grammar underlying all languages. This framework helps explain how children can learn complex languages quickly and how different languages share structural similarities despite their surface differences. Essentially, Generative Grammar provides insights into the fundamental nature of language and its role in human cognition.