Abstract
This paper proposes a new approach to the interpretation of reciprocal expressions
using the Strongest Meaning Hypothesis of Dalrymple et al. (1998). We propose a system in which reciprocal meanings are derived directly from semantic restrictions using the SMH, and characterize this derivation process. We present methods to construct a linguistic test for the availability of a reciprocal meaning, or otherwise to prove that a specific meaning is not available for reciprocals. These methods are then used to analyze two controversial reciprocal meanings.
using the Strongest Meaning Hypothesis of Dalrymple et al. (1998). We propose a system in which reciprocal meanings are derived directly from semantic restrictions using the SMH, and characterize this derivation process. We present methods to construct a linguistic test for the availability of a reciprocal meaning, or otherwise to prove that a specific meaning is not available for reciprocals. These methods are then used to analyze two controversial reciprocal meanings.
| Original language | English GB |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of FG-MoL 2005 |
| Subtitle of host publication | The 10th conference on Formal Grammar and The 9th Meeting on Mathematics of Language |
| Pages | 13-26 |
| State | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- STtrongest Meaning Hypothesis
- Reciprocal Expressions
- Semantic Restrictions