Universal #697
Legacy number: 697
| Number | 694 |
| Original | If there is 1st person Singular in the imperative paradigm, then there is a form(s) of 1st person Plural as well. |
| Standardized | IF there is 1st person singular in the imperative paradigm, then there is a form(s) of 1st person plural as well. |
| Formula | imperative 1Sg ⇒ imperative 1Pl |
| Keywords | imperative, mood, 1 person, number, plural, singular |
| Domain | inflection |
| Type | implication |
| Status | achronic |
| Quality | absolute? |
| Basis | about 130 languages mainly from the former USSR |
| Source | Xrakovskij & Volodin 1986: 45 |
Discussion
Notes
This fact contradicts theoretical considerations that singular forms appear to be initial, and plural forms derived (Xrakovskij & Volodin 1986: 45).
Comment
This fact contradicts theoretical considerations that singular forms appear to be initial, and plural forms derived (Xrakovskij & Volodin 1986: 45).
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