Zero anaphora refers to a linguistic phenomenon where pronouns or other referring expressions are omitted but understood from context. This…
A zero affix is a morpheme that, when added to a word, changes its meaning or grammatical function without altering…
A 'word' is a fundamental unit of language, carrying meaning and serving as a building block for communication. It can…
A whole presupposed proposition refers to the entirety of what is assumed to be true within a given statement or…
Wh-questions are fundamental to inquiry, using words like who, what, where, when, why, and how to seek specific information. They…
Vowel harmony is a phonological process where vowels within a word must share certain phonetic features. It's common in many…
A vowel is a speech sound made with the mouth open, allowing the breath to flow freely. Vowels are the…
Volitive modality expresses the speaker's will, desire, or intention towards an action. It encompasses commands, wishes, suggestions, and prohibitions, shaping…
A voiceless vowel is a vowel sound produced with an open vocal tract but without vocal cord vibration. It's a…
A vocoid is a speech sound produced with an open vocal tract, primarily vowels and diphthongs. These sounds are characterized…