12.1440, Qs: Derivational Loss/Contrast, Directional Verbs

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LINGUIST List:  Vol-12-1440. Tue May 29 2001. ISSN: 1068-4875.

Subject: 12.1440, Qs: Derivational Loss/Contrast, Directional Verbs

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Date:  Fri, 25 May 2001 09:42:39 -0700 (PDT)
From:  Andy Wedel <wedel at ling.UCSC.EDU>
Subject:  Examples of Derivation-induced Loss of Contrast

2)
Date:  Mon, 28 May 2001 10:09:49 +0200
From:  Olivier Mathiasin <Olivier.Mathiasin at etienne.univ-lyon2.fr>
Subject:  directionnal verbs

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Date:  Fri, 25 May 2001 09:42:39 -0700 (PDT)
From:  Andy Wedel <wedel at ling.UCSC.EDU>
Subject:  Examples of Derivation-induced Loss of Contrast

I'm looking for languages in which affixation can result in a loss of
contrast to a particular value relative to the stem, for example if in
some language a stem-final position supported a voicing, manner, or place
contrast that were neutralized to a specific value across the board upon
suffixation. A specific example might be nasal place assimilation in a
language that has only coronal-initial suffixes, such that a potential
stem-final contrast in place for nasals is neutralized to coronal upon
suffixation. Alternatively, there might be a manner contrast in the
feature [continuant] supported word-finally, but upon vowel-initial
suffixation, stem-final stops might spirantize. I would be grateful for
any responses or comments. Please email me at wedel at ling.ucsc.edu

Andrew Wedel


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Date:  Mon, 28 May 2001 10:09:49 +0200
From:  Olivier Mathiasin <Olivier.Mathiasin at etienne.univ-lyon2.fr>
Subject:  directionnal verbs

hi everybody.

I'm new to this list and need some help with the whereabouts of the
"directionnal" term when it refers to traditionnal syntax of oral
languages.  In fact, I'm trying to find out if the use of the term to
describe some verbs on signed language is motivated typologically by a
phenomenom attested in oral languages.

Thanks in advance,

Olivier.

PS: Please excuse any grammatical or orthographical
mistake because i'm french.

Olivier MATHIASIN
Olivier.Mathiasin at etu.univ-lyon2.fr

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