SCIENTIFIC INTERPRETATION OF THE SEMANTIC CATEGORY OF STATE IN LINGUISTICS
Keywords:
linguistic states, semantic category, syntax and morphology, cognitive linguistics, cross-linguistic analysis, semantic analysis, linguistic typology, mental representation, language structure, state verbs.Abstract
This article delves into the scientific interpretation of the semantic
category of state in linguistics, exploring how states are encoded and decoded
within various linguistic frameworks. It examines the theoretical underpinnings
that define states, distinguishing them from processes and actions. The discussion
extends to the role of morphology and syntax in expressing states across different
languages, highlighting examples from English, Russian, and Mandarin.
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