Underspecification in verbal semantics

Andrea Schalley

Underspecification in verbal semantics

Andrea Schalley

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We view the cognitive system as a system that aims at interpreting the world. This interpretation involves the categorisation and structuring of information. Particularly important for a successful categorisation and information structuring is the disregard of irrelevant data. Underspecification, understood as 'purposeful' neglect of such information in conceptualisation, provides a mechanism for this, a mechanism that is a vital part of our cognitive system. It allows us to disregard dispensable information, whereby the cognitive effort is kept low.

Original language	English
Pages	785-791
Publication status	Published - 2004
Event	LSK 2004: 2004 Linguistic Society of Korea International Conference - Seoul, South Korea Duration: 28 Jul 2004 → 30 Jul 2004

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Conference	LSK 2004: 2004 Linguistic Society of Korea International Conference
City	Seoul, South Korea
Period	28/07/04 → 30/07/04

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Linguistic Structures (incl Grammar, Phonology, Lexicon, Semantics)

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Underspecification in verbal semantics

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