ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP1-0013 · ATLAS 251

Reduplicative formation

Formation of a linguistic expression through full or partial repetition of an element.

Explanation

Formation of a linguistic expression through full or partial repetition of an element. Turns repetition into grammar and may express plurality, intensity, duration, distribution or playful sound.

Example

Day by day makes recurrence part of the form itself.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Reduplikation; the neighbouring concept remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Turns repetition into grammar and may express plurality, intensity, duration, distribution or playful sound.

Resonance

Turns repetition into grammar and may express plurality, intensity, duration, distribution or playful sound.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Reduplicative formation“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP1-0013. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP1-0013

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