An Analysis of The Morphological and Syntactic Properties of Visual Cognitive Verbs

Abstract

Visual cognitive verbs play a key role in expressing perception and cognition. This paper explores their morphological properties, including inflections and derivational forms, as well as their typical syntactic patterns, such as argument structure and complementation. By analyzing a selected corpus of contemporary written and spoken texts, we investigate how these verbs function in real usage. The results highlight both core similarities and subtle distinctions among visual cognitive verbs, shedding light on their role in conveying perception and mental processes. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how expresses visual and cognitive meaning through specific verbal constructs.