Showing posts with label implicit arguments. Show all posts
Showing posts with label implicit arguments. Show all posts

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Implicit Arguments versus Implicit Predicates

Abstract: Much has been written in the syntax literature about implicit arguments. In this squib, I introduce the term ‘implicit predicate’. I define implicit predicates and argue that they are syntactically projected, exactly like Collins 2024 argues for implicit arguments.  

Keywords: implicit arguments, implicit predicates, serial verb constructions

Implicit Arguments versus Implicit Predicates