Universal 143: Adj(Def) ⇒ G N

Universal 143: Adj(Def) ⇒ G N

Original

If the adjective agrees in definiteness, then the genitive will precede the noun.

Standardized

IF the adjective agrees in definiteness, THEN the genitive will precede the noun.

Keywords

agreement, adjective, definiteness, order, attributive, genitive, noun

Domain

inflection, syntax

Type

implication

Status

achronic

Quality

a Euroversal rather than a universal

Basis

European languages

Source

Linfer 1992

Counterexamples

Arabic, Hebrew (both Semitic) (credited to C. Peust)