English Nouns Since 1150: A Typological Study

By Marion Neubauer

Morphological typology is usually limited to the realm of grammar. Accordingly, English is considered an analytic language due to its poor grammatical morphology - but what about the lexicon? Taking a twofold approach, this study investigates the typological development of English nouns since 1150. First, the focus is on the means used to extend the lexicon: Correlating the central noun formation processes as well as borrowing reveals, for the first time, their quantitative importance - with some surprising results. Second, the structure of the lexicon takes center stage: The morphological analysis of all nouns uncovers diachronic shifts - and striking parallels between grammar and lexicon.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3111317471
• ISBN13: 9783111317472
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: de Gruyter Mouton
• Length: 269 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary