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Inflectional Phrase
It is the same as a Tense Phrase (TP). Tense is generated in the head of this phrase in X-bar theory. (syntax)
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Inherent Case
The same thing as semantic case. (syntax)
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Innateness
Human language capacity is an instinct, i.e., is hard-wired into human brains. (neurolinguistics)
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Interference
When a formerly acquired language impedes the learning of another. (language acquisition)
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Interlanguage
A language that is an approaching or stagnant variation of a target language, a language between the target and previously developed language(s) of a language learner. This definition will hold some controversy, as the nature of interlanguage remains to be fully described. (language acquisition)
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Internal Arguments
Direct and indirect objects of a predicate. (syntax)
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Interpretation
Converting a piece of spoken language into another language also in spoken form. Contrasted with “translation.”
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Interrogative
Asking a question. (semantics)
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Intransitive Verb
A verb that does not have a direct object. (syntax)
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IP
See “Inflectional Phrase.” (syntax)
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