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| − | + | In [[X-bar theory]], a '''functional projection''' is the [[projection]] of a [[functional head]], such as [[COMP]] ([[CP]]), [[INFL]] ([[IP]]), or [[Det]] ([[DP]]). The underlying assumption is that, like the [[lexical head]]s N, A, V and P, functional heads have a syntactic projection as dictated by [[X-bar theory]]. | |
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| + | A fundamental question is whether there is a limit to the number of [[functional category|functional categories]]. It seems reasonable to assume that their projection is in some sense parasitic on, or an extension of, a lexical projection. | ||
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* Chomsky, N. 1986b. ''Barriers,'' MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass. | * Chomsky, N. 1986b. ''Barriers,'' MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass. | ||
* Ouhalla, J. 1990. ''Functional categories and parametric variation,'' diss. UCL. | * Ouhalla, J. 1990. ''Functional categories and parametric variation,'' diss. UCL. | ||
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| + | ===Other languages=== | ||
| + | German [[funktionale Projektion]] | ||
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[[Category:Syntax]] | [[Category:Syntax]] | ||
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In X-bar theory, a functional projection is the projection of a functional head, such as COMP (CP), INFL (IP), or Det (DP). The underlying assumption is that, like the lexical heads N, A, V and P, functional heads have a syntactic projection as dictated by X-bar theory.
Comment
A fundamental question is whether there is a limit to the number of functional categories. It seems reasonable to assume that their projection is in some sense parasitic on, or an extension of, a lexical projection.
Link
Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics
References
- Abney, S. 1987. The English Noun Phrase in its Sentential Aspect, Unpublished Diss MIT.
- Chomsky, N. 1986b. Barriers, MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass.
- Ouhalla, J. 1990. Functional categories and parametric variation, diss. UCL.
Other languages
German funktionale Projektion
