Abstract
A review of new theories on the origin of perfect and middle voice. The author criticizes theories explaining the origin of perfect from nominal forms and attributing to thematic vowel an original value of middle voice. On the contrary, perfect as well as middle voice originated from forms older than these categories and independent from them. This is precisely the case of the thematic vowel. The author believes this is only a part of the general development of Indo-European verb which stems from a monothematic system toward a polythematic one. Actually, perfect and middle voice belong to the oldest stage in this process. This is a further step on the base of ideas exposed by the author in his Evolucion y estructura del verbo indoeuropeo and other works.
Highlights
Summary
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callSimilar Papers
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
