definitenesssensitive
Definiteness sensitivity refers to the phenomenon in linguistics where the interpretation of a noun phrase depends on whether it is specified as definite or indefinite. This distinction is crucial for conveying information about the referent of the noun phrase. A definite noun phrase, often marked by the definite article "the" in English, typically refers to a specific entity that is assumed to be known to the listener or reader. For instance, "the cat sat on the mat" implies a particular cat and a particular mat.
In contrast, an indefinite noun phrase, usually marked by the indefinite article "a" or "an" in English,