Explanation
The transfer of something to others that can create relationship, obligation, or recognition. It treats exchange not merely as transfer of possession but as social bond.
Example
With the book she also gave an invitation to converse.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Gift” 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 treats exchange not merely as transfer of possession but as social bond.
Resonance
In the atlas, Gift forms a node joined by 2 previously unresolved reference lines.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
Unresolved relation network → second core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 239
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Gift“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-239-018. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-239-018The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.