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'''Unergative verb''' is a special kind of [[intransitive]] [[verb]]. Semantically, unergative verbs have a [[subject]] perceived as actively initiating or actively responsible for the action expressed by the verb. | '''Unergative verb''' is a special kind of [[intransitive]] [[verb]]. Semantically, unergative verbs have a [[subject]] perceived as actively initiating or actively responsible for the action expressed by the verb. | ||
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| + | In English ''run, talk'' and ''resign'' are unergative verbs. In syntax, unergative verbs are characterized as verbs with an [[external argument]]. See [[unaccusative verb]]. | ||
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| − | + | *[http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Unergative+verb&lemmacode=132 Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics] | |
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| − | [http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Unergative+verb&lemmacode=132 Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics] | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
* Burzio, L. 1986. ''Italian Syntax,'' Reidel, Dordrecht. | * Burzio, L. 1986. ''Italian Syntax,'' Reidel, Dordrecht. | ||
* Perlmutter, D. & P. Postal 1984. ''The 1-Advancement Exclusiveness Law,'' in:D. Perlmutter & C. Rosen (eds.) Studies in Relational Grammar 2, 81-126, University of Chicago Press:Chicago. | * Perlmutter, D. & P. Postal 1984. ''The 1-Advancement Exclusiveness Law,'' in:D. Perlmutter & C. Rosen (eds.) Studies in Relational Grammar 2, 81-126, University of Chicago Press:Chicago. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:26, 24 August 2014
Definition
Unergative verb is a special kind of intransitive verb. Semantically, unergative verbs have a subject perceived as actively initiating or actively responsible for the action expressed by the verb.
Example
In English run, talk and resign are unergative verbs. In syntax, unergative verbs are characterized as verbs with an external argument. See unaccusative verb.
Links
References
- Burzio, L. 1986. Italian Syntax, Reidel, Dordrecht.
- Perlmutter, D. & P. Postal 1984. The 1-Advancement Exclusiveness Law, in:D. Perlmutter & C. Rosen (eds.) Studies in Relational Grammar 2, 81-126, University of Chicago Press:Chicago.
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