Explanation
A lexical unit formed by combining two or more stems or words. It compresses a relation between concepts into a new naming unit.
Example
The form becomes visible in context and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.
Counterexample
A compound creates a lexical construction rather than a free syntactic phrase.
Distinction
A compound creates a lexical construction rather than a free syntactic phrase.
Effect on thought and perception
It compresses a relation between concepts into a new naming unit.
Resonance
It compresses a relation between concepts into a new naming unit.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Compound“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-MOR-0002. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-MOR-0002The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.