The numeral system of Ikaan, a Benue-Congo language of Nigeria

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Nadine Borchardt, Nadine Borch ...
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The numeral system of Ikaan, a Benue-Congo language of Nigeria

"This study provides a comprehensive description of the Ikaan numeral system, based on data collected in Ikakumo where Ikaan is spoken. There are two major domains of investigation. First, the formation patterns of Ikaan numerals are investigated, detailing how, in the base '20' system of Ikaan, addition, multiplication and subtraction form higher numerals and which rules underlie these formation processes. Second, the diversity of the morphosyntax of Ikaan numerals is explored, determining the various parts of speech involved in Ikaan numerals and the way in which numerals interact with other constituents in a phrase. Additionally, the study aims to provide a holistic documentation of Ikaan numerals, describing their use in the speech community as well as their accompanying counting gestures. The structure of ordinals and distributives is also covered"--Page 4 of cover.

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English
Pages
132

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The numeral system of Ikaan, a Benue-Congo language of Nigeria
2011, Harrassowitz Verlag
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Edition Notes

Master thesis.

Includes bibliographical references.

Published in
Wiesbaden
Series
Asien- und Afrika-Studien der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin -- Bd. 37, Asien- und Afrika-Studien der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin -- Bd. 37.

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Library of Congress
PL8026.B4 B67 2011

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Pagination
xii, 132 p.
Number of pages
132

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL43823426M
ISBN 13
9783447064897
OCLC/WorldCat
764333523

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Work ID
OL32092143W

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