| Lemma | predication |
|---|---|
| Categoria grammaticale | N |
| Lingua | inglese |
| Sigla | Dik (1989) |
| Titolo | The theory of functional grammar. Part I: the structure of the clause |
| Sinonimi | |
| Rinvii | predication operator (inglese) |
| Traduzioni | |
| Citazioni | (67) Past ei: [[kissv(John)(Mary)](the garden)Loc](ei)
[…].
Predication operators π2 (such as “Past” in (67)) represent the grammatical means through which the SoA [state of affairs] designated by the core predication can be located with respect to temporal, spatial, and cognitive parameters. The most important types of predication operators are the following:
•Tense operators,
• External phasal aspect operators,
• Quantificational aspect operators,
• Objective mood operators,
• Polarity operators (positive/negative). |