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Universal 1575:

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Universal 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
Counterexamples

One Comment

  1. FP
    FP

    1. Cf. Russian, German, English. 2. Cf. #1578.

    1. May 2020

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