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- Title
The duality of syntax: Unstable structures, labelling and linearisation.
- Authors
Moro, Andrea; Roberts, Ian
- Abstract
This work aims to enhance the theory of Dynamic Asymmetry by including symmetric head-head structures, the inevitable first step of any derivation (the "ignition" problem). The symmetry-breaking "repair" options available give rise to basic head-initial and head-final word orders. One of the consequences of this approach is that all word-order parameters reduce to head movement options. We take this to be a conceptual advance for the theory of word order variation. This approach and the empirical data discussed here also provide us with a unique opportunity to consider the role of labelling and linearization in the architecture of universal grammar.
- Subjects
WORD order (Grammar); SYNTAX (Grammar); COMPARATIVE grammar; BIFACES (Stone implements)
- Publication
Natural Language & Linguistic Theory, 2024, Vol 42, Issue 2, p609
- ISSN
0167-806X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11049-023-09588-z