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‘To not be’ or not ‘to not be’: The typology of negation of non-verbal predicates.
- Source :
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Studies in Language . 2011, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p275-310. 36p. 4 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- In a substantial number of languages negation of non-verbal predicates diverges from standard negation. In this paper I approach this phenomenon from a typological perspective, and claim that non-standard negation of non-verbal predicates can be described through a generalization I refer to as DNA (Direct Negation Avoidance), which means that the non-verbal predicates avoid being in the direct scope of negation. DNA can be subcategorized into various DNA strategies, and in the first half of the paper I list and describe these strategies. In the second half I argue how the DNA generalization may be extended to also include languages with standard negation of their non-verbal predicates, and that further research might reveal DNA to be a language universal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03784177
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Studies in Language
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 65524196
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1075/sl.35.2.02eri