Explanation
A linguistic formation expressing that someone or something causes or induces an event. Adds a causing participant to an event and thereby changes responsibility, roles and event structure.
Example
Fall becomes fell: someone causes something to fall.
Counterexample
A mere label without the described formal or conceptual movement.
Distinction
Distinguish from Kausalität; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.
Effect on thought and perception
Adds a causing participant to an event and thereby changes responsibility, roles and event structure.
Resonance
Adds a causing participant to an event and thereby changes responsibility, roles and event structure.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Causative formation“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP2-0010. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP2-0010The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.