linguistics

Experiencer As A Semantic Role

The Experiencer is a semantic role in linguistics, identifying the entity that has a feeling, perception, or cognitive state. It's…

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Exophora: Understanding Language Beyond Direct Context

Exophora refers to linguistic expressions whose meaning relies on context outside the immediate text. It's crucial for understanding references to…

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Exocentric Construction

An exocentric construction is a phrase where the head is not expressed within the phrase itself. The meaning is derived…

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Existential Marker

An existential marker is a linguistic element that signals the existence or presence of something. It helps establish what is…

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Existential Clause

An existential clause asserts the existence or non-existence of something. It typically uses 'there is' or 'there are' and is…

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Exemplification Relation

The exemplification relation connects a general concept to specific instances or examples. It clarifies abstract ideas by providing concrete illustrations…

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Exclusive First Person Deixis

Examines the linguistic phenomenon of first-person deixis, focusing on how 'I' and 'me' establish unique, subjective perspectives within discourse and…

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Exclamative Sentences: Expressing Emotion and Emphasis

Exclamative sentences express strong emotion or surprise. They often end with an exclamation mark and can be formed by adding…

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Evoked Entity

An evoked entity is a concept, idea, or object that is brought to mind or made present through association, memory,…

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Evidentiality

Evidentiality refers to the grammatical marking of the source of information. It indicates how a speaker knows what they are…

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