Telecity and its Interaction with Grammar

Telecity refers to whether an event has a natural endpoint or completion. It is an important aspect of grammar that interacts with various components. The distinction between telecity and atelicity is not limited to verbs alone, but involves the entire clause. Adverbs, objects, prepositional phrases, and tense can all affect telecity. Languages have different tests and constructions to determine telecity, such as the use of prepositions and variation in marking arguments. Directional particles and derivational affixes can also change telecity. Causatives and auxiliary verbs may introduce complexities and shifts in telecity interpretation.