exclamative marker

noun

exclamative marker

noun
1

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A particular morpheme, word or phrase that introduces or tags distinct syntax of that language's exclamative clauses.

  • 'What' in What rubbish! is an exclamative marker used for nominals
Related terms
exclamative, exclamatory, marker
Coordinate terms
exclamation mark

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