Double Object Construction (definition)

Definition

A linguistic construction, such as a sentence, can have two objects instead of one object; this is identified as a double object construction.

Note

Gaelic does not have double object constructions.

See Also

Argument (definition)

External Links

DOC at Glottopedia

http://web.mit.edu/linguistics/events/tributes/hale/papers/Ch.2_Double_Obj_Construc.2.pdf

http://www.lfg09.net/abstracts/lfg09abs_lam.pdf

References

DOC at Glottopedia
Carnie, Andrew (2007). Syntax: A Generative Introduction. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.