Immediate Domination

Definition

A node immediately dominates another if there is only one branch between them (Carnie, 2006, p. 124)

Example

Example from the Secwepemctsín Context where DP Immediately Dominates NP and D, not AP and NP. (Lai, 1998, p. 34)

References

Carnie, A. (2006). Syntax: A generative introduction. John Wiley & Sons.

Lai, I. S. (1998). The grammar and acquisition of Secwepemctsín independent pronouns. [Master’s thesis, The University of British Columbia].