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Areal diffusion and the limits of grammaticalization: an Amazonian perspective
Intensive contact brings about diffusion of grammatical categories. Grammaticalization of lexical items is one of the mechanisms at play as languages converge and new categories develop. In a situation of intensive contact-induced change, the forms to be
Aikhenvald, Alexandra Y. +2 more
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Abstract Arhinolemur scalabrinii† Ameghino, 1898 was originally described as a strepsirrhine primate (Mammalia) but has been recognized as an anostomid fish since 2012. It remains the only extinct anostomid species known from complete cranial material.
Karen M. Panzeri +8 more
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Grammaticalization and Diachronic Structural Pattern
The paper posits the hypothesis that if a form or construction entering a process of grammaticalization has a diachronic structural pattern, the grammaticalization may become entrenched and strengthened; it can recategorize and move easily into other ...
Concepción Company Company
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Movement triggers and the etiology of grammaticalization: the case of italian postposition fa [PDF]
This work deals with the Italian particle fa ``ago'', which together with expressions of time measure localizes an event in a certain point preceding the moment of elocution.
Ludovico Franco
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Grammaticalization in isolating languages and the notion of complexity
This chapter consists of four related arguments. We first review the claims about the nature of grammaticalization in isolating languages, specifically those of East and Mainland Southeast Asia (EMSEA); based on this, we present a view that suggests that
Pui Yiu Szeto +5 more
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The Grammaticalization of Down [PDF]
The Grammaticalization of Down The present paper discusses the grammaticalization of down, focusing on when the process began and how it developed. The ultimate origin of down, both the adverb and the preposition, should be traced back to OE dūn ‘hill, mountain’, whose frequency of occurrence in Old English is comparable ...
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Abstract Radial meniscus tears are a common tear pattern that, if left untreated, can ultimately lead to accelerated degenerative changes and disability. There is well‐established evidence that supports meniscal preservation in patients with radial meniscus tears.
Brandon Omari Boyd +3 more
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Light Verbs and Grammaticalization. Evidence From the Catalan Light Verb “Agafar”
Determining the linguistic nature of light verbs – whether they are lexical or grammatical units – is still an open question. Light verbs are often characterised as delexicalized.
Jordi Ginebra
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The Grammaticalization of the Numeral Classifier, done (ne) in Tāti [PDF]
Grammaticalization is the change in language whereby lexical items and constructions come in certain linguistic contexts to serve grammatical functions, and, once grammaticalized, continue to develop new grammatical functions. Classifiers typically index
Mehrdad Naghzguy Kohan, Rahele Izadifar
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A systematic review of second language (L2) student writers' metacognitive experiences
Abstract This systematic review synthesises empirical evidence on second language (L2) student writers' metacognitive experiences (MEs) across different classroom‐based L2 learning contexts in peer‐reviewed academic journals. A comprehensive search of six databases (Scopus, APA PsycINFO, British Education Index, ERIC subscription, Education Source and ...
Zhe Li +3 more
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