The locative-applicative in Eleme

Bond, O.

Abstract

The Eleme locative-applicative =inline image is a non-canonical applicative that demonstrates morphosyntactic properties commonly associated with clitics. It is employed in one of two functions: (i) to indicate an increase in the transitivity of a clause and (typically) to introduce an otherwise oblique function as a core argument of a base verb, or (ii) to indicate the presence of an atypical verbal complement. It is usually found in constructions containing a verb stem that expresses location, directed motion or transfer, but also functions as an obligatory component of the Eleme progressive construction. While locative and comitative expressions are common source-constructions for progressives in Niger-Congo languages, Eleme is apparently unique within the literature in that it includes an applicative with comitative function that must be enclitic to a verb of location to express progressive aspect.

Citation

Bond, O. (2009). The locative-applicative in Eleme. Transactions of the Philological Society, 107(1), 1-30. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-968X.2009.01213.x

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 2009
• Deposit Date: Nov 10, 2011
• Journal: Transactions Of The Philological Society
• Print ISSN: 0079-1636
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 107
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 1-30
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-968X.2009.01213.x
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-968X.2009.01213.x