ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR4-0012 · ATLAS 251

Tmesis

Splitting a word or fixed expression with inserted material.

Explanation

The word-body remains recognisable across its interruption.

Example

That is un-believ-ably good.

Counterexample

That is unbelievably good.

Effect on thought and perception

Makes the internal construction of a closed word experiential.

Resonance

Two halves remain related across a foreign insertion.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Tmesis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR4-0012. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR4-0012

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