Category: Semantic Understanding
Semantic Interpretation of Things: From Physical Objects to Abstract Concepts
Abstract: The semantic interpretation of “things” – encompassing physical objects, abstract concepts, and everything in between – is a fundamental problem in artificial intelligence and cognitive science. This paper explores the multifaceted nature of this challenge, delving into various approaches used to understand and represent the meaning of things. We will examine how physical properties, contextual…
Types of Causatives: Lexical and Periphrastic Constructions
Abstract: Causativity, the linguistic expression of an agent bringing about a change of state or event, is a fundamental semantic concept encoded in diverse ways across languages. This paper explores two primary types of causative constructions: lexical and periphrastic. Lexical causatives involve a single verb that inherently encodes both the causing event and the caused…
