Several, few and many

Richard S. Kayne

doi:10.1016/j.lingua.2006.03.005

Several, few and many

Richard S. Kayne

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Abstract

The proper analysis of several, few, and many involves the hypothesis that each is a modifier of a usually unpronounced counterpart of the noun number. In the case of few and many, there is close link to overt phrases like a small number or a large number. Several is more complex and arguably involves a hidden comparative structure. The relation between these elements and numerals is also discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	832-858
Number of pages	27
Journal	Lingua
Volume	117
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lingua.2006.03.005
State	Published - May 2007

Keywords

Comparative
Decomposition
Every
Few
Many
Number
Numeral
Quantity
Several
Silent

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Language and Linguistics
Linguistics and Language

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