ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR10-0011 · ATLAS 251

Pseudo-apokoinu

A construction suggesting a shared hinge between two clauses without forming a complete apokoinu.

Explanation

A construction suggesting a shared hinge between two clauses without forming a complete apokoinu. Makes clause boundaries visible as interpretable and sometimes unstable transitions.

Example

What we seek are paths lead onward.

Counterexample

What we seek are paths that lead onward.

Distinction

In apokoinu the hinge belongs structurally to both clauses; here the double attachment remains approximate.

Effect on thought and perception

Makes clause boundaries visible as interpretable and sometimes unstable transitions.

Resonance

Two clause spaces meet at a hinge that only appears to support both.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Pseudo-apokoinu“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR10-0011. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR10-0011

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