The Nonhomogenous Nature of the Class of the Adverb and the Problem of Conversion Cover Image

Neomogenitatea clasei adverbului şi problema conversiunii
The Nonhomogenous Nature of the Class of the Adverb and the Problem of Conversion

Author(s): Maria-Laura Rus
Subject(s): Language studies, Morphology, Syntax, Lexis
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: heterogeneous; adverb; ambiguity; preposition; adjective;

Summary/Abstract: The adverbs are a very heterogeneous class, having many similarities to different other classes, such as the adjective, the pronoun or the preposition. When the form of these classes is identical or partially identical, delimitation between classes is difficult. The feature of invariableness in adverbs can most of the times separate them from adjectives, but when the forms are homonyms, the solution must be found in other part. The regent is frequently defining for the subordinated class. There are also linguists that suggest a double solution in the case of those ambiguous constructions/sentences.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 17
  • Page Range: 66-69
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Romanian