Re: "hypostasis" use

From: Bhrihskwobhloukstroy
Message: 70612
Date: 2012-12-16

I currently use German Hypostase as a term for decasuative or
desyntagmatic word-formation

2012/12/16, zidekja <zidekja@...>:
> Dear all,
> I am researching the phenomenon of hypostasis and I would like to ask
> you some questions.
>
> As far as I know, there are two authors that offered a definition, the
> use of the term is quite sporadic and yet relatively incoherent. Through
> personal communication in real life I have surmised most linguists have
> never even heard of it, so I would like to ask:
>
> If you use the term, what is your definition and is it something you
> understood from its use by others, or do you base it on an explicitly
> written definition or on lectures you were taught at university?
> If you don't use the term even though you are acquainted with it, what
> are your reasons?
>
> I seek to find if there could be some consensus on the matter.
>
> I am thankful for all answers.
> Jan [jan] Ž.
>