ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR9-0019 · ATLAS 251

Sustentatio

Delaying the decisive statement in order to heighten expectation.

Explanation

Several interpretations remain open until a late resolution.

Example

We looked for an error, a gap, perhaps even a collapse—and found a new path.

Counterexample

We unexpectedly found a new path.

Effect on thought and perception

Makes expectation temporally shapeable.

Resonance

A current approaches its destination in loops and discharges only at the final node.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Sustentatio“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR9-0019. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR9-0019

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