Why we need a gradient approach to word order

Why we need a gradient approach to word order

This article argues for a gradient approach to word order, which treats word order preferences, both within and across languages, as a continuous variable. Word order variability should be regarded as a basic assumption, rather than as something exceptional. Although this approach follows naturally...

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Main Authors: Levshina Natalia, Namboodiripad Savithry, Allassonnière-Tang Marc, Kramer Mathew, Talamo Luigi, Verkerk Annemarie, Wilmoth Sasha, Rodriguez Gabriela Garrido, Gupton Timothy Michael, Kidd Evan, Liu Zoey, Naccarato Chiara, Nordlinger Rachel, Panova Anastasia, Stoynova Natalia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2023-07-01
Series:Linguistics
Subjects:
continuous variables
entropy
gradience
typology
variability
word order
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/ling-2021-0098

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https://doi.org/10.1515/ling-2021-0098

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