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Cross-linguistic insights in the theory of semantics and its interface with syntax.
- Source :
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Theoretical Linguistics . Jun2024, Vol. 50 Issue 1/2, p125-133. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This paper highlights a small selection of cases where cross-linguistic insights have been important to big questions in the theory of semantics and the syntax/semantics interface. The selection includes (i) the role and representation of Speaker and Addressee in the grammar; (ii) mismatches between form and interpretation motivating high-placed silent operators for functional elements; and (iii) the explanation of semantic universals, including universals pertaining to inventories, in terms of learnability and the trade-off between informativeness and simplicity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SEMANTICS
*SYNTAX (Grammar)
*GRAMMAR
*INVENTORIES
*SIMPLICITY
*LEXICAL access
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03014428
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 1/2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Theoretical Linguistics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178277205
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1515/tl-2024-2009