Computational Representation of Linguistic Structures using Domain-Specific Languages

TL;DR

This paper presents a modular system that generates sentences from formal linguistic structures using domain-specific languages, integrating Java, Prolog, and custom DSLs based on linguistic theories.

Contribution

It introduces a novel approach combining multiple programming languages and DSLs to formalize and generate natural language structures in a consistent manner.

Findings

Demonstrates integration of linguistic theories with computational tools

Shows how DSLs can formalize linguistic descriptions

Provides a framework for natural language generation

Abstract

We describe a modular system for generating sentences from formal definitions of underlying linguistic structures using domain-specific languages. The system uses Java in general, Prolog for lexical entries and custom domain-specific languages based on Functional Grammar and Functional Discourse Grammar notation, implemented using the ANTLR parser generator. We show how linguistic and technological parts can be brought together in a natural language processing system and how domain-specific languages can be used as a tool for consistent formal notation in linguistic description.