@inproceedings{12ab9bd31270411e9cd17f1785395baa,
title = "Towards diachronic word classes universals",
abstract = "In this paper we examine the correlation of variables that influence the process of grammaticalization or lexicalization of a word class. Word classes change when all members change in a coordinated way. From the study of 24 word classes originating from representative languages in the world, we derive three universal tendencies. The strongest of these tendencies correlates the word class size and the new acquired meanings: The greater the size of the target word class, the lower the number of new acquired meanings.",
keywords = "reanalysis, historical linguistics, typology, universal tendency, CLASSIFIERS, reanalysis, historical linguistics, typology, universal tendency, CLASSIFIERS, reanalysis, historical linguistics, typology, universal tendency",
author = "Matthias Gerner",
note = "Full text of this publication does not contain sufficient affiliation information. The Research Unit(s) information for this record is based on the then academic department affiliation of the author(s).; 22nd International Conference on Historical Linguistics ; Conference date: 27-07-2015 Through 31-07-2015",
year = "2019",
month = sep,
doi = "10.1075/cilt.348.24ger",
language = "English",
isbn = "978-9-02-720325-0",
series = "Current issues in linguistic theory",
publisher = "John Benjamins Publishing Company",
pages = "501--517",
editor = "Michela Cennamo and Claudia Fabrizio",
booktitle = "Historical Linguistics 2015",
address = "Netherlands",
}