Mind the (terminological) gap: 10 misused, ambiguous, or polysemous terms in linguistics
Linguistics is a relatively young field. The birth of a new, vibrant field of research often brings with it certain challenges such as the initial absence of an uncontroversial canon and a certain lack of terminological clarity. Following the example of closely allied disciplines, this work aims to...
Main Authors: | Evelina Leivada, Elliot Murphy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-01-01
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Series: | Ampersand |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215039021000011 |
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