ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-CORE-238-014 · ATLAS 251

Question

A linguistic form that opens a gap and solicits an answer or inquiry.

Explanation

A linguistic form that opens a gap and solicits an answer or inquiry. It organises knowledge through what is posed as open and answerable.

Example

Which assumption supports this conclusion?

Counterexample

Merely mentioning “Question” without the described function is not a sufficient example.

Distinction

Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.

Effect on thought and perception

It organises knowledge through what is posed as open and answerable.

Resonance

In the atlas, Question forms a node joined by 4 previously unresolved reference lines.

Etymology

Technical core term; individual etymological review pending

Provenance

Unresolved relation network → core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 238

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Question“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-238-014. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-238-014

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