Scalar implicature is a type of inference where a listener assumes the speaker chose the weakest statement from a set…
The Same Subject Marker (SSM) in linguistics indicates that the subject of a subordinate clause is the same as the…
A rhotacized vowel is a vowel sound that is influenced by the presence of an 'r' sound, often resulting in…
Restrictive relative clauses provide essential information to identify a noun. They are crucial for clarity and meaning, and are not…
A restatement relation signifies when one statement or phrase rephrases another, offering clarification or emphasis without introducing new information. It's…
Repartee discourse is a dynamic form of conversation characterized by clever, quick, and often humorous responses. It involves skillful wordplay…
The remote past tense in English describes actions or states that occurred at a time far removed from the present,…
The remote future tense describes actions or states that will occur at an unspecified or distant point in the future,…
Relevance implicature is a concept in pragmatics where speakers imply meanings beyond literal words, relying on the listener's assumption of…
A relativizer is a linguistic element that introduces a relative clause, modifying a noun or pronoun. It connects the subordinate…