Valency: The Chemistry of Verbs
Think of verbs like atoms in a chemistry lab: just as atoms bond with a specific number of electrons, verbs bond with a specific number of participants (arguments) to create…
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The Limits of Truth: What Are Vague Predicates?
When does a 'heap' of sand stop being a heap after you remove one grain at a time? This is the puzzle of vague predicates, a fascinating quirk of language…