léxicosintáctica

Lexicosyntactics refers to the intersection of vocabulary (lexicon) and grammatical structure (syntax) within a language. It examines how the choice of words influences or is influenced by the grammatical rules that govern sentence formation. This field explores how specific lexical items, such as verbs, nouns, or adjectives, often come with inherent syntactic properties or constraints. For instance, a transitive verb typically requires a direct object, a syntactic requirement dictated by the verb's lexical meaning and its role in constructing a sentence.

The study of lexicosyntactics investigates phenomena like argument structure, where verbs project a specific number and type of arguments (subject, object, etc.) that must be realized syntactically. It also considers how different word classes might trigger particular syntactic constructions or variations. For example, the presence of a certain preposition might necessitate a specific phrasal structure. Lexicosyntactic relationships are fundamental to understanding how meaning is conveyed through the interplay of individual word meanings and the overarching grammatical framework of a language. It bridges the gap between semantics and syntax, highlighting that words are not merely units of meaning but also carry important structural information.