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Geminates’ demarcating function from Latin to ItalianKeywords: geminates , Latin , Italian , French , word construction , language psychomecanic Abstract: This article aims to show that from a diachronic or synchronic point of view, in Romance languages, especially Italian, geminates, complementary phenomenon of the intensity stress, are involved in the construction of the word with a demarcating function. They separate the components of the word when it is necessary for the proper conduct of the construction of meaning.
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