Explaining grammatical coding asymmetries: Form–frequency correspondences and predictability

This paper claims that a wide variety of grammatical coding asymmetries can be explained as adaptations to the language users’ needs, in terms of frequency of use, predictability and coding efficiency. I claim that all grammatical oppositions involving a minimal meaning difference and a significant...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of linguistics 2021-08, Vol.57 (3), p.605-633
1. Verfasser:	HASPELMATH, MARTIN
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Asymmetry Frequency of occurrence Language Language change Language patterns Word meaning
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