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2012
Abstract This chapter surveys current theoretical approaches to the phenomenon of syncretism, that is, cases where morphology fails to mark a morphosyntactically relevant featural distinction. We first review arguments and evidence that the distinction between coincidental and systematic patterns of syncretism is linguistically relevant (
Brown, Dunstan
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Abstract This chapter surveys current theoretical approaches to the phenomenon of syncretism, that is, cases where morphology fails to mark a morphosyntactically relevant featural distinction. We first review arguments and evidence that the distinction between coincidental and systematic patterns of syncretism is linguistically relevant (
Brown, Dunstan
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Language and Linguistics Compass, 2006
Abstract Syncretism occurs where two or more distinct morphosyntactic values are collapsed in a single inflected word form. In the current literature, instances of syncretism are being increasingly cited to support particular models of morphology and feature structure.
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Abstract Syncretism occurs where two or more distinct morphosyntactic values are collapsed in a single inflected word form. In the current literature, instances of syncretism are being increasingly cited to support particular models of morphology and feature structure.
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Syncretism and Fundamentalism: A Comparison [PDF]
Social Compass, 2005 In several ways, syncretism and fundamentalism can be viewed as opposite reactions to the processes of modernization and globalization. Within religious contexts, syncretists and fundamentalists make different choices when confronted with alternatives and with challenges to the accepted practices of daily life.
André Droogers
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2012
AbstractCase syncretism refers to the combination of multiple distinct case values in a single form. Distinct case values are determined on a language-specific basis, so that case syncretism by this definition involves an observable asymmetry between paradigms within a language.
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AbstractCase syncretism refers to the combination of multiple distinct case values in a single form. Distinct case values are determined on a language-specific basis, so that case syncretism by this definition involves an observable asymmetry between paradigms within a language.
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When is a Syncretism more than a Syncretism?
2008Abstract Syncretism occurs when different combinations of morphosyntactic feature values are represented by the same form. For instance, of the various forms of the past tense of the English verb to be, lsG and 3sc syncretize, and so do 2sc, I PL, 2PL and 3PL.
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2017
The Conclusion to this volume returns to the three main questions posed in the Introduction, examining how a shared name, alongside material culture, can affect our understanding of ancient religious practices. The first section explores the benefits of a collaborative and comparative endeavour, drawing out examples from the earlier chapters and ...
Philippa Adrych +4 more
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The Conclusion to this volume returns to the three main questions posed in the Introduction, examining how a shared name, alongside material culture, can affect our understanding of ancient religious practices. The first section explores the benefits of a collaborative and comparative endeavour, drawing out examples from the earlier chapters and ...
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Syncretism/Anti-Syncretism: The Politics of Religious Synthesis
Journal of Religion in Africa, 1997Simon Coleman +2 more
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Cyberculture, symbiosis, and syncretism
AI & SOCIETY, 2017The impact of Cyberculture, of digital devices on young people as extensions of the body, can be seen in terms of the decreasing structuring of thoughts and information, increasing impulsivity in perception and action, and the development of more primitive defense mechanisms.
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