ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-119-019 · ATLAS 251

Coercion

Contextually enforced adjustment of meaning, through which an expression conforms to the semantic requirements of its context.

Explanation

Contextually enforced adjustment of meaning, through which an expression conforms to the semantic requirements of its context. Understanding resolves a formal inconsistency by supplementing unstated events or interpretations.

Example

Atlas example: Understanding resolves a formal inconsistency by supplementing unstated events or interpretations.

Counterexample

Mere formal similarity without the relationship characteristic of coercion.

Distinction

Distinguishing from type shift: What is decisive in coercion is the specific movement—understanding resolves a formal inconsistency by supplementing unstated events or interpretations.

Effect on thought and perception

Understanding resolves a formal inconsistency by supplementing unstated events or interpretations.

Resonance

Coercion makes relationship perceptible as a directed change: Understanding resolves a formal inconsistency by supplementing unstated events or interpretations.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Coercion“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-119-019. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-119-019

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