LINGUISTIC HEDGE
Charles François (2004). LINGUISTIC HEDGE, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1926.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1926 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
A fuzzy quantitative term used to relativize a primary term.
This concept has been introduced by L.A. ZADEH to allow for the representation of a degree of linguistic imprecision, according to his basic concept of fuzziness.
As examples of hedges he cites: “very, much, slightly, more or less (although more or less is comprised of three words, it is regarded as an atomic term), etc.” (1973b, p.33).