ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-134-007 · ATLAS 251

Troponymy

A relation in which a verb expresses a more specific type of the action denoted by another verb.

Explanation

A relation in which a verb expresses a more specific type of action denoted by another verb. Actions do not form a flat list but branch out according to the manner in which they are performed.

Example

“Strolling” denotes a particular way of walking.

Counterexample

Walking and sleeping do not have a troponymic relationship.

Distinction

Distinction from hyponymy: Walking and sleeping do not have a troponymic relationship.

Effect on thought and perception

Actions do not form a flat list, but branch out according to the manner in which they are performed.

Resonance

Troponymy makes a directed relationship perceptible: Actions do not form a flat list, but branch out according to the manner in which they are performed.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Troponymy“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-134-007. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-134-007

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