Categorial shift and morphological differentiation

Publication date: Available online 6 October 2018Source: Language SciencesAuthor(s): Livio GaetaAbstractMorphological differentiation is defined as the development of morphological variants which can be considered by speakers to shape the transition to a new, different category. After discussing different cases of morphological differentiation, the paper will focus on the accompanying changes that facilitate the process of category formation. This reflects an active Principle of Maximal Differentiation, which helps speakers distinguish the units belonging to the new categories from the others. (Source: Language Sciences)

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