Description: Evidentiality refers to the grammatical and pragmatic marking of the source of information in discourse. This concept is fundamental in linguistics and semantics, as it allows speakers to indicate how they have obtained the information they are communicating. Evidentiality is not limited to the truthfulness of the information but also encompasses how it is presented, whether through personal experience, inference, reference to external sources, or assumption. In this sense, evidentiality provides a framework for understanding the credibility and authority of claims made in conversation or text. Moreover, it plays a crucial role in meaning interpretation, as listeners can assess the reliability of information based on how it is presented. Evidentiality manifests in different languages in various ways, including morphology, syntax, and lexicon, reflecting the cultural and cognitive diversity in how societies communicate the provenance of their knowledge. In summary, evidentiality is an essential component of communication that influences the perception and interpretation of shared information.
