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THE ENIGMA VARIATIONS: RESPONSE TO SAMPSON.

Authors :
Silverman, Daniel
Source :
Journal of Chinese Linguistics; Jun2015, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p697-702, 6p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article offers information on the Chinese pattern discussed by language professor Geoff Sampson which is said to be not paradoxical and enigmatic. It states that morphological reactions to natural phonetic tendencies are met frequently in language change. The focus of Sampson on morpheme instead of lexeme is also cited.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00913723
Volume :
43
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Chinese Linguistics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
109213174
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/jcl.2015.0019