essential reference work to cognitive linguistics. It encompasses a wide range of
perspectives and approaches, covering all the key areas of cognitive linguistics and drawing …

The distinction between perfective and imperfective aspect has been identified in many
languages across the world. This paper shows that even languages that do not have a …

This paper reports on the state-of-the-art in application of multidimensional scaling (MDS)
techniques to create semantic maps in linguistic research. MDS refers to a statistical …

Grounding is what is needed to single out an instance of a type or, in other words, to achieve
reference in discourse. A so-called grounding predication is essential to the formation of a …

In this paper we demonstrate on the basis of diachronic and synchronic data from a variety
of languages that progressives are particularly liable to be used for the expression of …

This paper presents a cross-linguistic typology of performatives, especially with respect to
their relationship with tense and aspect, in the languages of the world. I explore the …

The combination of perfective aspect and present tense is frequently considered as an
example of semantically incompatible grams. If verbal forms including markers of both …

The collection of papers presented in this special issue addresses the non-temporal import
of aspectual constructions, in conventional and less conventional contexts and expression …

This article develops a framework for the representation of performative speech acts, in
particular declarations (including explicit performatives) and assertions. It is a dynamic …

This paper offers a fresh perspective on (restrictions on) aspectual coercion, thereby
focusing on the essentially epistemic import of aspectual constructions. The case study that I …