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1 online resource (xvii, 321 pages) |
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Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series IV, Current issues in linguistic theory, 0304-0763 ; v. 76 |
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Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series IV, Current issues in linguistic theory ; v. 76. 0304-0763
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Ch. 1. Ailment names -- Ch. 2. Liquid names -- Ch. 3. Nouns in -ings -- Ch. 4. The names of binary objects -- Ch. 5. The abstract -s -- Ch. 6. The external singulars -- Ch. 7. Problems and prospects |
| Summary |
Apart from the coverage given to it in the grammars, number in English nouns has received relatively little attention, especially in the area of theoretical considerations. Guided by the principles of psychomechanics, Hirtle (1982a) put forth a fairly elaborate theory of number in English nouns. The aim of this work is to provide evidence to validate parts of Hirtle's theory, to verify some of his analyses, and to investigate several problems, some of which are mentioned in his work as subjects for further research. Specific areas treated are ailment nouns, liquid names, ending in -ings, binar |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-305) and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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English language -- Number.
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English language -- Noun.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Grammar & Punctuation.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Linguistics -- Syntax.
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English language -- Noun
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English language -- Number
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Substantiv
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Plural
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Morphologie Linguistik
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Numerus
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Engels.
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Zelfstandige naamwoorden.
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Getal (taalkunde)
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Englisch.
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Electronic book
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| LC no. |
91035203 |
| ISBN |
9789027277534 |
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9027277532 |
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1283313278 |
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9781283313278 |
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9786613313270 |
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6613313270 |
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