Universal 433: aspect V tense (non-indicative mood) ⇒ aspect V tense (indicative mood)

Universal 433: aspect V tense (non-indicative mood) ⇒ aspect V tense (indicative mood)

Original

If there is a certain distinction as to aspect or tense in the forms of a non-indicative mood, the same distinction is also represented in the given language in the forms of the indicative mood.

Standardized

IF there are distinctions of aspect or tense in the forms of a non-indicative mood, THEN they are also made in the forms of the indicative mood.

Keywords

mood, indicative, non-indicative, tense, aspect

Domain

inflection

Type

implication

Status

achronic

Quality

absolute

Basis

unspecified

Source

Uspensky 1968: 11 [1972: 64]; Vardul’ 1969, referring to Uspensky

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