Abstract
This study examines, first, the syntactic asymmetries between reflexive and reciprocal constructions in Jordanian Arabic (JA), paying special attention to those with morphological marking. In particular, it will be argued that morphologically marked reflexives are one-place predicates, but their reciprocal counterparts are two-place predicates, with their internal arguments being realized either overtly or covertly in syntax. It will then be argued that what is generally regarded as a reciprocalizing morpheme (T-) indicates obligatory “collectivity,” namely, two subeventualities significantly overlapping in time (and place). An attempt will also be made to identify the semantic apparatuses which can properly capture the interpretation of a sentence when a T-marked verb appears. Finally, it will also be inquired how the T-morpheme derives the so- called Verb Forms 5, 6 and 8, and exhibits either reflexive or collective interpretations in JA. A brief cross-language and cross-dialect survey will also be attempted in Appendix B and Appendix C.