The variation of morphological dependency direction in causal adjectives and demonstrative pronouns in communication according to Mel’čuk’s (Meaning-Text) theory.

Abstract

This study explores the concept of linguistic dependency direction from Mel’čuk’s meaning-text theory, which highlights how dependency can vary in different directions, even within the same linguistic level. Focusing on the morphological level, it examines the variation of dependency direction in Arabic, particularly in areas of agreement such as semantically linked adjectives and demonstrative pronouns. The research applies Mel’čuk’s theory to analyze Arabic grammar, aiming to enhance understanding of its morphological structures. The findings reveal that morphological attachment patterns in Arabic can follow a single linear order or vary in multiple ways. One notable variation is the attachment of two lexical units to a single unit in the sentence, as observed with causal adjectives and demonstrative pronouns. This study underscores the relevance of the meaning-text theory in modern linguistics and its application to Arabic morphology.

Keywords: contrast, direction, dependency, causality, conversationalism.