La grammaticalizzazione dell’it. fa

Abstract It. fa ‘ago’ represents a rare case of grammaticalization finite verbal form and typical example what we call ‘preadaptive change’. Its present categorical status, however, is an object dispute between the different approaches historical theoretical linguistics: on one hand considered adverbial, other postposition, becoming sort test explanatory power both approaches. After reconsideration data throughout history Italian scrutiny literature, come to conclusion that in process structural features inherited properties are necessary assign categorial status question converge towards adverbial function.