Abstract
Quantifiers and numerals have been a subject of controversy in linguistics. One issue of concern with regard to quantifiers and numerals is how to categorize them. The categorial status of quantifiers and numerals is not uniform across Bantu languages. This paper seeks to show that quantifiers and numerals are semi-lexical categories in the sense that they sit on the divide between lexical and functional categories. It posits that quantifiers and numerals cannot be regarded as adjectives per excellence. Although the two categories have some similarities with adjectives, they display differences morphologically, syntactically and semantically. In the end, It will be argued that there needs not to posit one category for numerals, quantifiers and adjectives.
Recommended Citation
Goodness, Devet
(2015)
"The Properties of Quantifiers and Numerals: A Case of Shinyiha,"
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences: Vol. 4
:
No.
1
, Article 5.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.56279/jhss.v4.i1.4