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1. ADJECTIVAL-LESS AND -FREE: A CASE OF SHIFTING INSTITUTIONAL CURRENCY.

Author

Slotkin, Alan R.

Subjects
ADJECTIVALS (Grammar), SEMANTICS, CONNOTATION (Linguistics)
Abstract

Presents guidelines on the use of the adjectival -less and -free. Views on differing nuances of meaning possessed by the endings; Examples of adjectives ending in 'less' and 'free'; Analysis of the connotative effect of the adjectives.

Published
1990
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2. PRE-ADJECTIVALS IN THE ENGLISH NOMINAL PHRASE.

Author

Chatman, Seymour

Subjects
ENGLISH language terms & phrases, NOMINALS (Grammar), ADJECTIVALS (Grammar)
Abstract

Investigates the pre-adjectivals in English nominal phrases. Background of the structure of a nominal phrase; Details on the positions and classes in nominal phrases; Difference between adjectivals and noun-adjunct.

Published
1960
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3. -free again: A potential functional shift?

Author

Slotkin, Alan R.

Subjects
*ADJECTIVALS (Grammar)
Abstract

Opinion. Looks at the use of the adjectival ending -free. Information on -free; Where this usage may derive from; Possibility of the use of free in the phrase free adhesive equivalent to the use of cola as the second nominal in the phrasal product name Coca cola.

Published
1998
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