Explanation
A stem-like expression such as sigh or ponder that marks an action, feeling or stage-direction-like aside. Condenses bodily direction and inner commentary into a sentence-less miniature.
Example
*ponders* — perhaps the gap itself is the connection.
Counterexample
I am considering whether the gap is a connection.
Distinction
Unlike an interjection, an inflective typically derives from a verb stem and stages an action or state.
Effect on thought and perception
Condenses bodily direction and inner commentary into a sentence-less miniature.
Resonance
A small visible gesture emerges between word and stage direction.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Inflective“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-RES6-0006. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-RES6-0006The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.