Universal #1579

Legacy number: 1579

 Number  1575
 Original  If there are any reflexive verbs derived from intransitives by adding reflexive marker and an affix (or a predicative adjective, etc.), a great number of them is likely to imply intensity of action and resultant state.
 Standardized  IF there are any reflexive verbs derived from intransitives by adding reflexive marker and an affix (or a predicative adjective, etc.), THEN a great number of them are likely to imply intensity of action and resultant state.
 Keywords  reflexive verb, reflexive marker, intransitive, intensity of action, resultant state
 Domain  morphology, syntax, semantics
 Type  no genuine implication; rather: provided that
 Status  achronic
 Quality  statistical
 Basis  languages surveyed in Nedjalkov 1980
 Source  Nedjalkov 1980: 226-227

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Discussion
Notes
1. Cf. Russian, German, English. 2. Cf. #1578.
Comment
Frans Plank · 3 Aug 2006
1. Cf. Russian, German, English.

2. Cf. <a class="innerLink" href="browse.php?entry_id=1578"><img src="../img/entry.gif" border="0">