Explanation
A discontinuous German clause structure in which related predicate parts enclose the middle field. It creates expectation between an early grammatical signal and its later completion.
Example
She has read the long report yesterday.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Sentence bracket” 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 creates expectation between an early grammatical signal and its later completion.
Resonance
In the atlas, Sentence bracket 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.): „Sentence bracket“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-239-051. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-239-051The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.