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| + | ==Definition== | ||
| + | A 'periphrastic' is at least one verb expressing what is more often expressed using a verb that has affixes. | ||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periphrasis entry in Wikipedia] | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | "Introduction to Typology: The Unity and Diversity of Language" (1997) by Lindsay J. Whaley.<br /> | ||
| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periphrasis entry in Wikipedia] | ||
Revision as of 22:36, 5 November 2009
Definition
A 'periphrastic' is at least one verb expressing what is more often expressed using a verb that has affixes.
External Links
References
"Introduction to Typology: The Unity and Diversity of Language" (1997) by Lindsay J. Whaley.
entry in Wikipedia