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| − | In [[syntax]], the term '''modifier''' was sometimes used in the sense of [[dependent]]. | + | In [[syntax]], the term '''modifier''' was sometimes used in the sense of [[dependent]] for an element which is neither an [[argument]] nor a [[predicate]], but which modifies another element or phrase (e.g. a [[predicate]]). |
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This usage is found, for example, in Fries (1952:202ff.) and Hawkins (1983). It is becoming obsolete. | This usage is found, for example, in Fries (1952:202ff.) and Hawkins (1983). It is becoming obsolete. | ||
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| + | === Example === | ||
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| + | the adverb ''very'' is a modifier of the adjective ''ill'' in ''he is very ill''. | ||
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| + | === Links === | ||
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| + | [http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Modifier&lemmacode=553 Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics] | ||
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===References=== | ===References=== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:55, 17 February 2009
In syntax, the term modifier was sometimes used in the sense of dependent for an element which is neither an argument nor a predicate, but which modifies another element or phrase (e.g. a predicate).
Comments
This usage is found, for example, in Fries (1952:202ff.) and Hawkins (1983). It is becoming obsolete.
Example
the adverb very is a modifier of the adjective ill in he is very ill.
Links
Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics
References
- Fries, CC. 1952. The Structure of English. New York: Harcourt, Brace & World.
- Hawkins, John A. 1983. Word order universals. New York: Academic Press.
