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Clarke, David D.; Nerlich, Brigitte – Language and Communication, 1991
Three computational models that track patterns in semantic change over time are described. The models were used to investigate whether certain word properties (e.g., frequency of use, accessibility) and the relationships between them would be sufficient in themselves to produce some patterns of change. (15 references) (MSE)
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics, Language Patterns, Models