Implicature and Definite Reference

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Abstract:

An account is given of the appropriateness conditions for definite reference, in terms of the operations of inference and implicature. It is shown how a number of problematic cases noticed by Hawkins can be explained in this framework. In addition, the use of unresolvable definite noun phrases as a literary device and definite noun phrases with nonrestrictive material can be explained within the same framework.

Author(s):
Hobbs, Jerry R.
Author Organization(s):
SRI INTERNATIONAL MENLO PARK CA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Technical note
Pagination:
0014

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TN-419
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-85-C-0013
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*WORDS(LANGUAGE), *NATURAL LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS, PHRASE STRUCTURE GRAMMARS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Linguistics
Report Date:
1987 Mar 23
Creation Date:
2007 Feb 21