ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Mirativity

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Mirativity is a noun meaning (grammar, of a mood) The quality of being mirative, that is, of expressing (surprise at) an unexpected revelation or new information.

Meaning

(grammar, of a mood) The quality of being mirative, that is, of expressing (surprise at) an unexpected revelation or new information.

Example Sentences

A non-evidential extension of the dubitative marker is associated with mirativity, found in contexts when the speaker is stunned or perplexed by a discovery.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mirative, mirage, mentalization, mirror, mindhood, mesmerization.

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