finite/nonfinite verbs

[FELDMAN ANDREA]

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>Subject: Finite/nonfinite verbs
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>Could you refer me to a *cross-linguistic* definition of the concept of
>finiteness, and if possible a discussion of the ways in which finite and
>nonfinite verb forms are used in a variety of languages?  If possible, I'd
>appreciate material that's accessible to a reasonably determined nonspecialist.
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>Nancy
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