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Re: Theory about the evolution of languages

From:Ben Poplawski <thebassplayer@...>
Date:Thursday, August 19, 2004, 7:57
I think of a clitic as an ending that can go wherever it wants.

Like, -ing can only go on verb stems, and only one at a time, but -'s can
fit itself pretty much to whatever and how many words it wants.

Of course, actual volition is not a factor.

Ben

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