Numerosity structures the expression of quantity in lexical numbers and grammatical number
Current Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 56(5) • University of Chicago Press • • Published In • Pages: 638-653 •
By Overmann, Karenleigh A.
Hypothesis
Lexical numbers (LNs) are a necessary predictor for grammatical number (GN)
Note
Societies lacking GN and LNs (n=2) are significantly outnumbered by both societies possessing LNs beyond five or greater (the subitization threshold) but no GN (n=75), and by societies possessing LNs beyond five and GN (n=820).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Supported | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Number Counted (Lexical Number) | Dependent | Numeration |
| Nominal Plurality (Grammatical Number) | Independent | Numeration |