Gender agreement in Italian compounds with capo -
Abstract: Gender inflection for animated nouns in Italian presents challenges influenced by societal pressures and linguistic structure, especially in morphologically complex words like compounds. The study investigates gender inflection distribution in compounds with capo- compared to other nouns (i.e., occupations traditionally performed by women, by men, and the word capo in isolation), exploring the interplay of social, etymological and morphological factors. 192 native Italian speakers inflected masculine nouns to feminine forms after hearing the stimulus. Results reveal that respondents’ attitudes towards gender-fair language significantly determine the use of feminine, indicating a complex interplay between linguistic structures and social perceptions. Despite historical resistance, the word capa in isolation shows increasing acceptance, challenging entrenched norms. In compounds, capo- element’s gender inflection appears more resistant due to morphological complexity, with an interaction with number. This study advances our understanding of gender inflection, with implications for broader conversations about gender representation and language inclusivity.
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
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Gender agreement in Italian compounds with capo - ; volume:58 ; number:3 ; year:2024 ; pages:751-781 ; extent:31
Folia linguistica ; 58, Heft 3 (2024), 751-781 (gesamt 31)
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10.1515/flin-2024-2027
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2410291621289.464780697186
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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15.08.2025, 7:22 AM CEST
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- Lami, Irene
- Micheli, M. Silvia
- Radimský, Jan
- Weijer, Joost van de
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Acanto Capo I. [Aconito. Capo II., Aspalato. Capo III., Basilico Capo IV., Boragine Capo V., Capelvenere, Adianto Capo VI., Cappari. Capo VII., Cardo. Capo VIII., Cavolo. Capo. IX., Cipolla. Capo X.]
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Acanto Capo I. [Aconito. Capo II., Aspalato. Capo III., Basilico Capo IV., Boragine Capo V., Capelvenere, Adianto Capo VI., Cappari. Capo VII., Cardo. Capo VIII., Cavolo. Capo. IX., Cipolla. Capo X.]
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Balestra. Capo VI. [Bersaglio. Capo VII., Bomba. Capo VIII., Clava. Capo IX., Elmo. Capo X., Faretra. Capo XI., Frombola. Capo XII., Asta, Lancia. Capo XIII., Insegna, Bandiera Capo XIV., Manoppola. Capo XV., Padiglione, Capo. XVI., Saeta, Freccia. Capo XVII., Scvdo Capo XVIII., Spada. Capo XIX., Trambvro Cap. XX., Tromba Cap. XXI.]
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Acanto Capo I. [Aconito. Capo II., Aspalato. Capo III., Basilico Capo IV., Boragine Capo V., Capelvenere, Adianto Capo VI., Cappari. Capo VII., Cardo. Capo VIII., Cavolo. Capo. IX., Cipolla. Capo X.]
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Balestra. Capo VI. [Bersaglio. Capo VII., Bomba. Capo VIII., Clava. Capo IX., Elmo. Capo X., Faretra. Capo XI., Frombola. Capo XII., Asta, Lancia. Capo XIII., Insegna, Bandiera Capo XIV., Manoppola. Capo XV., Padiglione, Capo. XVI., Saeta, Freccia. Capo XVII., Scvdo Capo XVIII., Spada. Capo XIX., Trambvro Cap. XX., Tromba Cap. XXI.]