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Extra negation in the Dutch zonder niet 'without not' construction

What is it about?

Language users sometimes use a negation where one would not expect this. The paper studies the use of extra negation in Dutch and looks into the factors which trigger it. It is claimed that the negation cannot be seen as a language error but must be seen as part of the grammar.

Why is it important?

The study into the use of extra negation is important because it brings insight into how natural language and its grammar differ from logic. The conclusions of the research show that communicative factors can lead to the use of extra negation to facilitate language production and processing.

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