Explanation
The occurrence of different forms of a morpheme in different contexts. In the atlas, the term is not treated in isolation: it illustrates different forms of the same function. This reveals the distinctions that form allows for and how it relates to adjacent phenomena.
Example
Plural: Hund-e, Kind-er, Auto-s.
Counterexample
Synonyms are different words, not different forms of the same morpheme.
Distinction
Synonyms are different words, not different forms of the same morpheme.
Effect on thought and perception
The term draws attention to the fact that it illustrates different forms of the same function. What previously appeared to be a uniform process becomes perceptible as a structured relationship.
Resonance
Resonance arises when allomorphy is not merely named but experienced as a dynamic interplay between form, expectation, and effect.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Allomorphy“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-088-006. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-088-006The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.