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Peer reviewedBaldi, Philip H. – Classical Outlook, 1980
The partitive genitive and other types of genitive are examined to show that despite Latin's rigid, well-defined case system, irregularities in the functioning of the system occur. This allows the system to maximize structural characteristics to offset potential ambiguities. (PMJ)
Descriptors: Adjectives, Ambiguity, Form Classes (Languages), Grammar
