Comparative Concept: zero anaphora (cxn)
Extracted from the appendix of Morphosyntax: Constructions of the World's Languages, by William Croft (2022)
zero anaphora (cxn)
| Typ | construction (def) |
|---|---|
| Alias(se) | zero anaphora • definite null instantiation • DNI • null anaphora |
| Assoziiert | |
| Spraakbanken | zero anaphora (cxn) |
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Definition
the absence of a referring phrase for a referent in a construction. Zero anaphora is frequently used when the referent is active. (Section 3.3.1)