Explanation
A perceived or graphically marked boundary between linguistic units treated as words. Shows that words are not naturally separated everywhere: listening, writing and cross-linguistic analysis draw boundaries by different means.
Example
In speech, pauses do not reliably separate every word; expectation and sound patterns perform the segmentation.
Counterexample
A mere label without the described formal, cultural or conceptual movement.
Distinction
Distinguish from Worttrenner; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.
Effect on thought and perception
Shows that words are not naturally separated everywhere: listening, writing and cross-linguistic analysis draw boundaries by different means.
Resonance
Shows that words are not naturally separated everywhere: listening, writing and cross-linguistic analysis draw boundaries by different means.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Word boundary“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP7-0004. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP7-0004The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.