vP
/ˈlɪtl̩ ˈvi ˈpi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: vPs
Meaning · English
A phrase headed by little v.
Noun
Examples
Wherever an object fails to undergo EPP-driven raising into the v'''P-domain, it remains VP-internal. In the context of the phase-based Probe/Goal/Agree system of Chomsky (2000 onwards) and, in particular, (the strict version of) the Phase Impenetrability Condition (PIC), material located in the VP-
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “vP” mean?
A phrase headed by little v.
Is “vP” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.