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Feature in the typology of certain languages
In linguistic typology, split ergativity is a feature of certain languages where some constructions use ergative syntax and morphology, but other constructions show another pattern, usually nominative–accusative. The conditions in which ergative constructions are used vary among different languages. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Split ergativityA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Antifunctionality in Shawi split ergativity, a processing analysisInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Aspects Of Split ErgativityThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: An interpretation of Split Ergativity and Related PatternsCited 208 times
- Go sideways: Ergative–absolutive alignmentA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Hindustani grammarA closely related topic
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Noun The property of languages in which some constructions use ergative syntax and morphology, but others show another pattern, usually nominative–accusative.
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
An interpretation of Split Ergativity and Related Patterns
The Origin of NP Split Ergativity
Split ergativity based on nominal type
Rethinking Split Ergativity In Chol
Aspect splits without ergativity
TAM Split Ergativity, Part I
Split-ergativity in Hittite
Split ergativity and transitivity in Chol
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đź“š Books worth reading
Aspects Of Split ErgativityJessica Coon · 2013
Competition and variation in natural languagesMengistu Amberber, Helen de Hoop · 2005- 📕An intepretation of split ergativity and related patternsScott DeLancey · 1980
- 📕An Interpretation of split ergativity and related patternsScott DeLancey · 1980
Ergativity in AmazoniaSpike Gildea, Francisco Queixalós · 2010- 📕Ergativity in AmazoniaSpike Gildea, Francisco Queixalós · 2010
- 📕Rowing Machine Log BookZechariah Reyansh · 2020
- 📕Rowing Machine Log Book : Rowing Machine Log BookR. S. R. Publications · 2020
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