formsyntactic
Formsyntactic is a term used in certain linguistic discussions to denote the interface between formal properties of language (morphology and inflection) and syntactic structure. It is not a single, universally accepted theory, but rather a label applied to research examining how form and syntax interact.
Origin and scope: The word formsyntactic combines 'form' with 'syntactic' to emphasize that morphological form (case,
Key ideas and areas of study: formsyntactic analyses explore questions such as how morphological agreement and
Methods and evidence: The term is used across theoretical and descriptive work, including typological surveys, corpus
Criticism and notes: Because formsyntactic lacks a standardized definition, critics caution against rebranding established ideas under