8 Order of degree word and adjective

This feature is described more fully in chapter 8.

Summary

In this feature (based on WALS feature 91, by Matthew S. Dryer), we look at the order of degree words (adverbial modifiers) such as 'very', 'a little' and 'more', with respect to an attributive or predicative adjective. A language may have multiple values if different degree words occur in different positions. One language has a degree modifier that simultaneously precedes and follows the adjactive.

Authors

Martin Haspelmath and the APiCS Consortium

Values

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Degree word precedes adjective323567
Degree word follows adjective83543
Degree word precedes and follows adjective011
Representation:75

Language Value Lexifier Details Source
Id Primary text Analyzed text Gloss Translation Type Language Audio Details