When ni- and -nibud’ are logically equivalent: Evidence from Russian nominalizations

This paper deals with the two sets of polarity sensitive items in Russian: ni- and -nibud’ pronouns. Non-specific indefinite -nibud’ pronouns (NSIs) are possible only in propositions that do not ensure truth, i.e. non-veridical contexts. Although clause-mate negation creates such a context, NSIs are...

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Main Author: A. Gerasimova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Moscow Pedagogical State University, Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education 2020-03-01
Series:Rhema. Рема
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Online Access:http://rhema-journal.com/Rema_2020_1_Gerasimova.pdf