semantic inverse voice (Q14800)
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a term
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | semantic inverse voice |
a term |
Statements
If the agent outranks the patient on the relevant generic topic hierarchy, the direct-active clause is used. If the relevant norm is reversed and the patient outranks the agent on the relevant hierarchy, the inverse clause is used. [Givon 1994,23]
