Universal 112: (V O & Adv V) ⇒ Adj N;
(O V & V Adv) ⇒ N Adj

Universal 112: (V O & Adv V) ⇒ Adj N;
(O V & V Adv) ⇒ N Adj

Original

If the adverb occurs on the opposite side of the verb from the object, then the order of adjective and noun will mirror the order of adverb and verb.

Standardized

IF objects follow verbs and adverbs precede verbs, THEN adjectives precede nouns.
IF objects precede verbs and adverbs follow verbs, THEN adjectives follow nouns.

Keywords

oder, noun, adjective, verb, adverb, object

Domain

syntax

Type

implication

Status

achronic

Quality

almost absolute?

Basis

sample of 316 languages in Dryer 1988a

Source

Dryer 1988a: 202, 205

Counterexamples

For the first implication: Jicaltepec Mixtec (Oto-Manguean) (Dryer 1988a: 202)