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I'm not a linguist but that to me is more a list (a sequence of qualifiers) than a recursion (a nesting). However, a quick browse shows I'm wrong so for those w

I'm not a linguist but that to me is more a list (a sequence of qualifiers) than a recursion (a nesting). However, a quick browse shows I'm wrong so for those who also aren't sure https://linguistics.stackexchange.com/questions/3252/what-is-recursion https://linguistics.stackexchange.com/questions/3252/what-is... https://www.thoughtco.com/recursion-grammar-1691901 https://www.thoughtco.com/recursion-grammar-1691901

ppod 6y ago
I'm not sure that those links completely show that you're wrong. The example you're replying to appears deeper than it is because each nested element is quite broad, so the absolute depth is not as much as it might seem (I think).
- 082349872349872 6y ago
  Agreed, there are listings, but even they are not always just a flat unary tree. For instance, there's the structure within the listing of: (no ((local prejudices) or (attachments)) no (separate views) nor (party animosities)) which is itself embedded within ... will misdirect ... as on one side ... so, on another, ... etc.
082349872349872 6y ago
Try diagramming that sentence. (base: "I behold pledges") Even just the last few words of that sentence: ... exemplified by all the attributes which can win the affections of its Citizens, and command the respect of the world. have more structure than the pair of sentences: On @foxandfriends Now Enjoy