Abstract
The paper responds to Duffley's hypothesis that syntactic phenomena are explicable by the ways in which constructions are used. A model of explanation will be offered, and on this basis 'tough' constructions and the general counterfunctionality of syntax will be discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 217-229 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Manuscrito |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 13 May 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Keywords
- Explations
- Semantics
- Syntax
- Tough Constructions