These features are the basis of lexical coding.[slide by Robert F. Simmons.]
philosopher +N, +common, +anim, +human, +concrete,
+count
honesty +N, +common, -concrete, -count,
idea +N, +common, -concrete, +count
Sebastian +N, -common, +human, +masc, +count
slime +N, +common, +concrete, -anim, -count
kick +VB, +V, +action, +one-trans,
own +VB, +V, -action, +one-trans,
honest +VB, -V, +action
tipsy +VB, -V, -action
| I told her to kick the ball | |
| * | I told her to own the house |
| * | I told her to be tipsy |
| The philosopher who ate | |
| The idea which influenced me | |
| * | The philosopher which ate |
| * | The idea who influenced me |