Glossary of Linguistic Terms

Inclusive Alternative Relation

Definition: 

An inclusive alternative relation is an alternative relation in which more than one of the propositions may be true or fulfilled.

Examples: 

(English)

  • Harry may know, or Eric may know, or Cecil may know.
See Also: 
Proposition
Source: 
Hollenbach 1975
19
Dijk 1977
64

This page is an extract from the LinguaLinks Library. Version 5.0 published on CD-ROM by SIL International, 2003.

LinguaLinks Ordering Information

Glossary Hierarchy

  • Meaning And Pragmatic Function
  • Interpropositional Relation
  • Alternative Relation
  • Inclusive Alternative Relation