Peter_Constable@... wrote:

>
> On 11/09/2001 07:06:17 PM "Peter T. Daniels" wrote:
>
> >> best script in terms of which to typify the class "abugida". I'm inclined
> >> to say that Evans' script (Cdn syllabics) is better as a prototypical example.
> >
> >No, because it doesn't have marks -- you have to understand the concept
> >of "markedness" to view it that way.
> >
> >The best example is Brahmi;
>
> I think you must prefer that because for you the primary defining
> criterion for an abugida is that there is an unmarked form with an
> inherent vowel and marked forms indicating vowel variations. I'm inclined
> toward Evans' script because I'm inclined to think that the primary
> defining criterion is the systematic pattern of markings that corresponds
> to systmatic variations in the vowel quality.

Then I trust you make it clear that though you claim to use my typology,
you don't!
--
Peter T. Daniels grammatim@...