Linguistics

Linguistics

The scientific study of human language.

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Linguistics

An ego-based cognitive model for time. In this cognitive model, there is an ego (the subjective experiencer), who may either be implicit or linguistically coded by expressions such as I . The ego’s ...

multiplex trajector

Language; Linguistics

A trajector that involves multiple entities as in the following example: the sand all over the floor . The sand here represents a multiple trajector as the example designates all the points in space ...

network model

Language; Linguistics

In cognitive grammar, Ronald Langacker proposes a network model in order to account for the structure of grammatical categories. In this model, members of a category are viewed as nodes in a ...

neural theory of language

Language; Linguistics

A project involving linguists and cognitive scientists attempting to use computational techniques in order to model the way in which the brain gives rise to linguistic organization and ...

nominal predication

Language; Linguistics

In cognitive grammar, a nominal predication relates to the schematic meaning encoded by nouns and noun phrases (nominals). The term ‘predication’ relates to meaning and refers to the semantic pole of ...

normal replication

Language; Linguistics

The linguemes in any given utterance are usually associated with a conventional meaning. Normal replication occurs when linguemes are used in accordance with the conventions of the language.

objective construal

Language; Linguistics

A form of construal in which there is explicit dependence on the ground and thus the context of the utterance, including participants, time of the speech event and so on. The greater the attention ...