Discourse deixis refers to linguistic expressions that point to parts of the discourse itself, such as 'this chapter' or 'as…
A discontinuous morpheme is a morpheme that is split into two or more parts, separated by other morphemes. It's common…
A Different Subject Marker (DSM) is a linguistic phenomenon indicating a shift in topic within a sentence or discourse. It…
Dialogue discourse examines the structure, patterns, and functions of spoken interaction. It analyzes how conversations are built, maintained, and how…
A defective verb is a verb that lacks certain forms or conjugations, often due to historical reasons or phonetic changes.…
A contrast relation highlights differences and oppositions between two or more entities, ideas, or situations. It emphasizes what sets them…
Circumfixation is a morphological process where a morpheme is attached to a root word on both sides simultaneously. It's a…
A bystander honorific is a linguistic device used to show respect or deference towards someone not directly involved in a…
The assumptive mood is a grammatical mood used to express a speaker's belief that a statement is true or will…
An adjunct is a word, phrase, or clause that adds extra, non-essential information to a sentence. It modifies another element…