split ergativity

noun

The property of languages in which some constructions use ergative syntax and morphology, but others show another pattern, usually nominative–accusative.

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nounsplit ergativity (uncountable)
  1. uncountablegrammarThe property of languages in which some constructions use ergative syntax and morphology, but others show another pattern, usually nominative–accusative.
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