A′-movement en · NOUN
Etymology
From A-movement, with the prime symbol (′), also read as "bar" (see X-bar theory), denoting a non-argument position. Named such because A′-movement targets positions that are not A-positions.
Meanings
- (uncountable) Movement of a constituent to a non-argument position, such as a specifier, as in topicalization or wh-movement.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A' movement | alternative | lexicographic | |
| A-bar movement | alternative | lexicographic |