Verbs in -sc- between Inflection and Derivation. Lexicographic Representation and Theoretical Issues

Latin verbs in -sc- have long intrigued linguists, who have explored their\r\nsemantics and derivational history. However, their classification as either inflectional\r\nor derivational has received much less attention. This paper delves into the\r\nlexicographic representation of these verbs and its implications for annotation\r\npractices, and critically examines the inflection-derivation distinction, focusing on\r\nthe remarkable fact that perfectum forms are shared by both sc-verbs and their\r\ncounterparts without -sc-. This suggests a potential shift toward considering forms\r\nin -sc- as part of inflection rather than derivation. Additional evidence in favour\r\nof such a view is provided by the fact that, semantically, the ‑sc- suffix appears\r\nto relate more to (grammatical) aspect than Aktionsart. The paper discusses these\r\ncomplexities and offers alternative representation options that align with recent\r\ntheoretical proposals and have practical advantages.