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Historical approach to the linguistic reformulation of paraphrases as a case of syntagmatic synonymy

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Historical approach to the linguistic reformulation of paraphrases as a case of syntagmatic synonymy. Historical linguistic reformulation of paraphrases (syntagmatic synonymy) in Spanish. Theoretical study & corpus analysis contribute to an integrative syntactic-semantic theory.

Abstract

In the present work we study the paraphrastic reformulation, its different kinds and its evolution in Spanish language. The research is theorical and practical, because we offer a theoretical study of paraphrase from diverse doctrines and a practical application to analysis of examples taken from three known corpus: CREA, CORDE and DAVIES. We consider that there isn ́t yet a satisfactory linguistic theory about the paraphrastic reformulation according to syntactic-semantic and pragmatic integrative point of view. Therefore, this paper tries to find some revealing data for the paraphrase, through an interdisciplinar semiotic analysis of the selected examples.

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The paper proposes an intriguing investigation into the linguistic reformulation of paraphrases, framed within a historical context and identifying it as a case of syntagmatic synonymy. The abstract clearly states an ambitious goal: to address the perceived lack of a satisfactory integrative linguistic theory concerning paraphrastic reformulation from syntactic-semantic and pragmatic perspectives. By combining a historical approach with a focus on evolution in the Spanish language, the work positions itself to make a significant contribution to understanding a complex linguistic phenomenon, moving beyond existing theoretical limitations. A key strength of this research lies in its dual theoretical and practical approach. The authors plan to offer a comprehensive theoretical study drawing from "diverse doctrines," coupled with a practical application involving analysis of examples from well-established corpora (CREA, CORDE, and DAVIES). This triangulation of theoretical grounding, historical evolution, and empirical data from multiple sources is commendable. Furthermore, the abstract highlights an "interdisciplinary semiotic analysis" of selected examples, suggesting a sophisticated methodology that could indeed yield "revealing data" and offer fresh insights into the intricacies of paraphrase that existing linguistic theories might have overlooked. While the proposed scope and methodology are promising, the abstract could benefit from further elaboration on a few points to enhance clarity for the reader. Specifically, a more explicit connection between the "historical approach" mentioned in the title and the "linguistic reformulation" could be drawn within the abstract itself. Additionally, while the abstract notes the aim to find "revealing data," it would be beneficial to hint at the *type* of data or insights the interdisciplinary semiotic analysis is expected to uncover, particularly in relation to establishing paraphrase as a form of syntagmatic synonymy. Providing a clearer roadmap of *how* this interdisciplinary approach specifically bridges the gap of the "unsatisfactory linguistic theory" would strengthen the abstract's overall impact and further underscore the paper's novelty.

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