THE IMPORTANCE OF GRADATION IN LINGUISTICS AND ITS TYPES
Abstract
This article consists of theoretical information on gradation in linguistics. In particular, we have a look at the history of the concept of gradation, and a number of theories about its content, application and types are explained.
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