Minimizer
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Minimizer
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In linguistics, a minimizer is a word or phrase that denotes a very small quantity which is used to reinforce negation. For example, red cent is a minimizer in the sentence "I'm not paying him a red cent". Minimizers are usually analysed as a subclass of negative polarity items, and are often limited to negative contexts. For example, statements like "I paid him a red cent" or "I care a wit" would be considered unacceptable. In English and other languages, minimizers constitute the largest and m
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Word or phrase used to reinforce negation
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2023-10-21T03:25:32Z
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