hedgingfraasid
Hedgingfraasid, often referred to as hedging language or hedges, are words or phrases used in spoken or written language to express uncertainty, doubt, or to soften a statement. They serve to make a claim less direct or absolute, allowing the speaker or writer to avoid committing too strongly to a particular point of view. This can be done for various reasons, including politeness, to show humility, or to protect oneself from being proven wrong.
Examples of hedgingfraasid include modal verbs such as "might," "could," or "may," as well as adverbs like
The function of hedgingfraasid is to convey a degree of reservation. They can signal that the speaker