Conjunctive Verb

Broader Terms

  • BT Verb (Linguistics)
Definition note

A conjunctive verb is a verb form which is used specifically in a conjoined clause.

Discussion

A conjunctive verb has a verb form which differs from that of the clause to which it is conjoined.

Bibliographic note
Page/s: 187
Source: Bybee 1985

Bybee, Joan L. 1985.Morphology: A study of the relation between meaning and form. Amsterdam: John Benjamins.