Constructional Integration, Grammaticization, and Serial Verb Constructions
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چکیده
An important but under-appreciated aspect of grammar is the extent of the integration a grammatical construction specifies among its constitutive elements. Besides its vital role in synchronic grammar, this essential aspect of constructional meaning is a pivotal factor in grammaticization. These points will be illustrated through a variety of construction types drawn from a number of diverse languages, with special emphasis on serial verb constructions.
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