UNVEILING THE MECHANISMS OF CONVERSION IN MORPHOLOGY
Keywords:
Conversion, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Productivity, Derivation, Compounding, Linguistic InterfacesAbstract
Conversion, the process by which a word changes its syntactic category without any overt morphological alteration, has long intrigued linguists across various theoretical frameworks. This research article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of conversion, shedding light on its underlying mechanisms and linguistic implications. Drawing upon data from diverse languages and theoretical perspectives, we explore the morpho-syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic dimensions of conversion phenomena. Our investigation encompasses both productive and idiosyncratic instances of conversion, examining the role of context, lexical semantics, and language-specific constraints. Additionally, we investigate the interfaces between conversion and related phenomena such as derivation, compounding, and syntactic change. By synthesizing insights from theoretical linguistics, psycholinguistics, and computational modeling, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the cognitive and structural factors shaping the phenomenon of conversion.
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