Research On The Category Of Number In Linguistics And Cognitive Linguistics

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The category of number occupies a prominent position in the study of language systems through both traditional linguistic and cognitive linguistic perspectives. Over the years, linguists have explored how number is encoded, how its presence or absence shapes meaning, and how it reflects both universal cognitive processes and specific cultural practices. In this article, a broad and detailed exploration of the number category is presented, analyzing its morphosyntactic, semantic, cognitive, psycholinguistic, and typological dimensions. This article seeks to encapsulate current knowledge and central controversies, as well as offering a foundation for further inquiry on this grammatical phenomenon.

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10.37547/ajps/volume05issue11-90

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