A Phylogenetic Perspective on the Syntax-Semantics Interface: A Case Study in Clause Linkage Constructions
Carlo Y. Meloni, Chundra Cathcart, Erik J. Ringen, Jessica K. Ivani, Balthasar Bickel
The paper models phylogenetic dynamics of clause linkage constructions across languages to assess semantic influence on syntax, finding moderate lineage-specific effects and minimal geographic impact.
bioRxiv · Jul 19, 2025 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology