How Long to Read The Semantics of Grammar

How Long Does it Take to Read The Semantics of Grammar?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 34 minutes to read The Semantics of Grammar by Anna Wierzbicka

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"The semantics of grammar" presents a radically semantic approach to syntax and morphology. It offers a methodology which makes it possible to demonstrate, on an empirical basis, that syntax is neither "autonomous" nor "arbitrary," but that it follows from "semantics." It is shown that every grammatical construction encodes a certain semantic structure, which can be revealed and rigorously stated, so that the meanings encoded in grammar can be compared in a precise and illuminating way, within one language and across language boundaries. The author develops a semantic metalanguage based on...

How long is The Semantics of Grammar?

The Semantics of Grammar by Anna Wierzbicka is 617 pages long, and a total of 158,569 words.

This makes it 208% the length of the average book. It also has 194% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Semantics of Grammar Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 26 minutes to read The Semantics of Grammar aloud.

What Reading Level is The Semantics of Grammar?

The Semantics of Grammar is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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