Universal #143
Legacy number: 143
| Number | 143 |
| 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. |
| Formula | Adj(Def) ⇒ G N |
| 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 |
Discussion
Counterexamples
Arabic, Hebrew (both Semitic) (credited to C. Peust)
Notes
also (intended to be) valid beyond Europe?
Comment
also (intended to be) valid beyond Europe?
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