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The geographical distribution of typologically diverse comparative constructions of superiority in Purepecha

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This paper explores the relations between three domains dealing with linguistic variation: dialectology, typology, and contact linguistics. It aims to contribute to dialectal research that also considers syntactic questions, exploring the syntactic domain of comparative constructions of superiority in Purepecha (a language isolate spoken in Mexico). I demonstrate that the expression of the comparison of superiority can be mapped onto the language by means of ten constructions, which may be divided into four types, showing that language contact can lead to the emergence of new types. This study points out that the consequences of language contact are not homogeneous, but fall into various types of construction aligned with local specificities and geographical distribution. I argue that the integration of dialectology, typology, and contact linguistics results in a dynamic and multi-dimensional organization, which I characterize as a multi-layered perspective.

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halshs-00672270 , version 1 (20-02-2012)

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Claudine Chamoreau. The geographical distribution of typologically diverse comparative constructions of superiority in Purepecha. 2009. ⟨halshs-00672270⟩
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