Degree Neuter Relative Constructions

This paper presents a syntax and semantics for Degree Neuter Relatives (DNRs) in Spanish, an unusual construction involving relative clause seemingly headed by gradable predicate the neuter determiner lo. I propose analysis of DNRs that avoids compositionality problems derived from sortal mismatches between degrees entities. In addition, suggest despite cross-linguistic rarity DNRs, it is no coincidence they are available Spanish: proposed relies on aspects morphological inventory Spanish allows language to construct degreedenoting Free definite article, so should not be expected languages lacking this ability.