catenative
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4ADJ.
main
VERB + CATENATIVE
generate
CATENATIVE + NOUN
construction, d0l, predicator, sequences, systems
ADV.
exclusively, locally, locally
Definitions
adj
Having the ability to catenate, or form chains.
In this section we shall investigate some of the basic properties of D0L systems that generate locally catenative sequences. These locally catenative D0L systems form one of the mathematically most natural subclasses of the class of D0L systems.
Nonfinite complements which refer to a time before that of the main or catenative predicator are exclusively expressed by {-ing} forms (e.g. I remember doing it; She admits going; They deny being there).
noun
A catenative verb.
There is a certain arbitrariness in the way catenatives work. For example, we can use the verb like with either a gerund or an infinitive as its object:[…].
Just as many catenatives are followed by the infinitive, so others take the gerund.
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6In this section we shall investigate some of the basic properties of D0L systems that generate locally catenative sequences. These locally catenative D0L systems form one of the mathematically most na
WiktionaryNonfinite complements which refer to a time before that of the main or catenative predicator are exclusively expressed by {-ing} forms (e.g. I remember doing it; She admits going; They deny being ther
WiktionaryAn example of catenative construction of the infinitive has already been observed in (10), where the present infinitive λέγειν is used as a complement or object of the verb θέλοι.
WiktionaryThere is a certain arbitrariness in the way catenatives work. For example, we can use the verb like with either a gerund or an infinitive as its object:[…].
WiktionaryJust as many catenatives are followed by the infinitive, so others take the gerund.
WiktionaryUnlike periphrastics, however, catenatives combine certain verbs (e.g., impersonal δεῖ) with an infinitive.
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