Explanation
The incremental analysis of a sequence of signs or words by which a syntactic structure is assigned to it. It shows comprehension as ongoing hypothesis formation: early structural choices guide interpretation and may later be revised.
Example
In While Anna read the child slept, sentence structure is built word by word.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Parsing” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Grammatical analysis describes structures as an outcome; parsing especially denotes the process of determining them.
Effect on thought and perception
It shows comprehension as ongoing hypothesis formation: early structural choices guide interpretation and may later be revised.
Resonance
In the atlas, Parsing closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-B → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 243
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Parsing“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-243-027. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-243-027The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.