Word order of negative morphemes

The order of negative morphemes is determined relative to the verbal predicate.[1] In this parameter, negative morpheme is used to refer to any strategy that expresses negation.[2]

Types:

NegV: The negative morpheme precedes the verb.

VNeg: The negative morpheme follows the verb.

NegVNeg: Negation involves a two-part strategy before and after the verb, using either circumfixes, two negative words, or the use of a negative word and negative affix.[3]

When a language displays more than one type, multiple values can be listed. If one type is dominant, a slash (/) can separate the two values, with the dominant value appearing first; if neither is dominant, they are listed with an ampersand (&) separating the two.

 

[1] The position of the negative morpheme with respect to other items in the sentence is not relevant.

[2] The parameter Negative morphemes offers an overview of the possible strategies.

[3] If this value applies, the language must have a value of TwinNeg for the parameter Negative morphemes.