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Epistemic Modality Markers at the Lexemic Level: the Adverb Probably

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The article deals with epistemic modality markers at the lexemic level, namely the adverb probably. The research has clearly revealed that it has the highest frequency of use among epistemic modality markers at the lexemic level. This adverb is often used parenthetically, on the one hand revealing the phatic function of language and, on the other hand, bearing a definite semantic load. The combination between the epistemic adverb probably and non-assertive contexts is manifold.

Source: Annals of the University of Craiova Series Philology Linguistics

DOI: 10.52846/aucssflingv.v46i1-2.149

Author: Anna KOSENKO

Institution: Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University

Language: English

Topic: Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407675374

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