The distinction between functional categories and lexical categories is at the heart of present-day grammatical theory, in theories on language acquisition, code-switching and aphasia. At the same time, it has become clear, however, that there are many lexical items for which it…
On the definition of word
by Williams, Edwin, Di Sciullo, Anne-Marie
fromLinguistic inquiry monographs
On the definition of word
by Williams, Edwin, Di Sciullo, Anne-Marie
fromLinguistic inquiry monographs
In this book, a distinguished international group of scholars discuss the concept 'word' and its applicability in a range of typologically diverse languages from all corners of the globe. Close study of their phonological and grammatical characteristics enables us to refine our …
The word in Arabic
by Lancioni, Giuliano, Bettini, Lidia
fromStudies in Semitic languages and linguistics
"This volume contains new research on the lexicon and its relation to other aspects of linguistics. These essays put forth empirical arguments to claim that specific theoretical assumptions concerning the lexicon play a crucial role in resolving problems pertaining to other comp…