linguistics

Discontinuous Morpheme

A discontinuous morpheme is a morpheme that is split into two or more parts, separated by other morphemes. It's common…

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Discontinuous Constituents in Linguistics

Discontinuous constituents are syntactic units that are separated by other elements within a sentence. They challenge traditional linear views of…

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Directive Illocutionary Point

The directive illocutionary point refers to speech acts intended to get the hearer to do something. This category includes commands,…

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Direct Illocution

Direct illocutionary acts convey their intended meaning straightforwardly, without relying on indirect cues. The speaker's intention is clear from the…

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Diphthong: Understanding Vowel Combinations

A diphthong is a gliding vowel sound made by moving from one vowel sound to another within the same syllable.…

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Different Subject Marker

A Different Subject Marker (DSM) is a linguistic phenomenon indicating a shift in topic within a sentence or discourse. It…

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Understanding Descriptive Text in NLP

Descriptive text provides rich context for natural language processing (NLP) tasks. It goes beyond keywords to capture nuance, sentiment, and…

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Derivational Affix

A derivational affix is a morpheme added to a word's root or stem to create a new word, often changing…

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Delative Case

The delative case indicates motion away from a surface or point. It's a locative case variant found in some languages,…

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Deictic Expressions: Understanding Context in Language

Deictic expressions are words or phrases whose meaning depends on the context of their utterance, including time, place, and participants.…

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