Explanation
Linguistic marking of the source or mode of access to information. In the atlas, evidentiality is explored as a relationship between form, expectation, and effect. It makes the path of knowledge grammatically visible.
Example
A form can indicate that something has merely been reported.
Counterexample
Certainty or possibility alone constitutes modality.
Distinction
Certainty or possibility alone constitutes modality.
Effect on thought and perception
The concept makes the path of knowledge grammatically visible. As a result, a linguistic order that was previously taken for granted becomes perceptible as an active thought process.
Resonance
Resonance arises when evidentiality is not only recognized but also experienced in its directional effect between expression, body, context, and interpretation.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Evidentiality“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-091-054. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-091-054The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.