Tag: syntax

Finite Clause

A finite clause is a verb phrase that contains a subject and…

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Extraposition

Extraposition is a grammatical phenomenon where a constituent is moved from its…

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External Relative Clause

An external relative clause modifies a noun phrase outside its own clause,…

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Experiencer As A Semantic Role

The Experiencer is a semantic role in linguistics, identifying the entity that…

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Exocentric Construction

An exocentric construction is a phrase where the head is not expressed…

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Existential Marker

An existential marker is a linguistic element that signals the existence or…

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Existential Clause

An existential clause asserts the existence or non-existence of something. It typically…

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Ergative Case

The ergative case marks the subject of a transitive verb, distinguishing it…

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Equative Clause

An equative clause asserts the identity or equality between two noun phrases,…

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Equative Case: Understanding Grammatical Comparison

The equative case in linguistics marks equality between two entities. It's a…

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