Tag: linguistics

Irrealis Modality

Irrealis modality explores hypothetical, counterfactual, and potential states of affairs. It contrasts…

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Intonation in Speech

Intonation refers to the rise and fall of the voice during speech.…

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Intimate Social Deixis

Exploring how language marks closeness and distance in social interactions. Focuses on…

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Interrogative Pro-Form: Understanding Question Words

Interrogative pro-forms, like 'who,' 'what,' and 'where,' are words used to ask…

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Interrogative Mood

The interrogative mood expresses a question. It's a fundamental aspect of language…

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Interpropositional Relation

Interpropositional relations describe the logical connections between propositions. They are crucial for…

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Internal Relative Clause

An internal relative clause modifies a noun phrase that is part of…

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Interjection: Expressive Words in Language

Interjections are words or short phrases that express sudden feelings or emotions.…

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Intensifier

An intensifier is a word or phrase that strengthens or emphasizes the…

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Instrumental Case

An instrumental case is a grammatical case used in many languages to…

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