Reduplication in Micronesian Languages
Harrison, S. P. (1973). "Reduplication in Micronesian Languages". Oceanic Linguistics. 12 (1/2): 407. doi:10.2307/3622862. ISSN 0029-8115.
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Abstract: “Reduplication in Micronesian Languages” examines the phenomenon of reduplication in Micronesian languages, with a focus on how this linguistic process functions across different contexts. The study addresses various aspects of language structure and usage, such as object incorporation, intra- and transitive verbs, and the semantic tendencies of reduplication.
The article notes that object incorporation in Mokilese, one of the Micronesian languages, is a productive process similar to English phrasal verbs, resulting in derived intransitive verbs. The study also explores the transitive and intransitive forms of most logically transitive verbs, describing how they differ in usage depending on whether the action is directed towards a specific object.
Reduplication is analyzed in terms of its function in languages like Mokilese, reflecting what the author terms “the assertion of the manifestation of an action or state.” This function is considered to be a universal, albeit latent, semantic tendency in languages. The paper also touches on other linguistic phenomena, such as vowel and consonant deletion, and attributes conditions to reduplication examples. Overall, the paper provides an in-depth analysis of reduplication across various Micronesian languages while also considering the historical and universal aspects of language structure and usage.
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