Against a minimal–augmented analysis of number

Kees de Schepper | Radboud University Nijmegen

Recently, it has been proposed that number on pronouns has minimal–augmented values instead of singular–plural values. This proposal leads to a split between nominal and pronominal number. I argue against this proposal as the pronominal paradigms of the world’s languages provide more evidence for a singular–plural analysis than for a minimal–augmented analysis.

Keywords: person, dual, minimal, singular, plural, inclusive, pronoun, number, augmented

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Published online: 02 November 2012
https://doi.org/10.1075/avt.29.11sch

Against a minimal–augmented analysis of number