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The procedural meaning of Spanish adverb apenas.
- Source :
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Journal of Pragmatics . May2024, Vol. 225, p105-119. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This paper explores the procedural meaning of the Spanish adverb apenas , proposing that it carries the procedural meaning of right-hand APPROACHING. This procedural meaning effectively accounts for various interpretations and argumentative orientations of apenas in different contexts. The analysis demonstrates that apenas consistently implies a closeness or minimality, whether in quantitative or temporal domain. The procedural meaning also explains the negative argumentative orientation of apenas. Therefore, the different meanings of apenas can be analyzed in a holistic way. Through this analysis, the study aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of adverbial usage in Spanish and potentially guide analogous investigations in other languages. • The Spanish adverb apenas carries a procedural meaning. • The procedural meaning can offer a holistic analysis of this adverb. • The procedural meaning also explains the negative argumentative orientation of apenas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SPANISH language
*LANGUAGE & languages
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03782166
- Volume :
- 225
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Pragmatics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177026577
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pragma.2024.03.014