ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-133-020 · ATLAS 251

Scrambling

The rearrangement of sentence constituents within a scope without altering their fundamental grammatical relationships.

Explanation

The rearrangement of sentence constituents within a scope without disrupting their fundamental grammatical relationships. Linear order proves to be flexible, while hierarchical relationships remain intact.

Example

In German, complements can be arranged in various ways for informational purposes.

Counterexample

Fronting is not every form of scrambling.

Distinction

Distinguishing word order: Forfield occupation is not every form of scrambling.

Effect on thought and perception

Linear order proves to be flexible, while hierarchical relationships remain intact.

Resonance

Scrambling makes a directed relationship perceptible: Linear order proves to be flexible, while hierarchical bonds remain intact.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Scrambling“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-133-020. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-133-020

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