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Introduction

The functions of evidentiality

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| Université Paul Valéry Montpellier 3
Article outline
  • 1.Setting the scene
  • 2.Concepts, terminologies, and definitions
    • 2.1Evidentiality
    • 2.2Related notions: Epistemicity, mirativity, and egophoricity
  • 3.Overview of the issue
  • 4.Conclusion
  • Abbreviations
  • References
Published online: 28 May 2024
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https://doi.org/10.1075/fol.24038.mel
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