Konnerth, Linda (2021) On the nature of inverse systems The rise of inverse marking via antipassive constructions. DIACHRONICA, 38 (1). pp. 25-63. ISSN 0176-4225, 1569-9714
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Previous theoretical discussion about inverse systems has largely revolved around the synchronic and diachronic relationship between the inverse and the passive. In contrast, this study argues for the antipassive origins of two inverse constructions in Monsang (Trans-Himalayan), which are used for 3.SAP and 2.1 scenarios. This questions central assumptions from previous accounts about the functional motivation underlying inverse systems, and suggests that strategies of avoiding overt reference may be at play. The diachronic pathway proposed here connects the traditional inverse with other special marking patterns that involve speech act participant objects, in particular the "pseudo-inverse" construction of innovative first person object indexation.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | inverse; antipassive; hierarchical indexation; referential hierarchy; person indexation; pseudo-inverse; South-Central TransHimalayan; Kuki-Chin; Monsang |
| Subjects: | 400 Language > 400 Language, Linguistics |
| Divisions: | Languages and Literatures > Institut für Information und Medien, Sprache und Kultur (I:IMSK) > Lehrstuhl für Allgemeine und vergleichende Sprachwissenschaft |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Jul 2022 08:39 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Jul 2022 08:39 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/46121 |
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