This work investigates the phenomenon of actuality inferences, wherein assertions of ability are interpreted as descriptions of actual events rather than potentiality or possibility. Prerna Nadathur utilizes formal semantic analysis and computational modeling to examine how lexical and compositional structures influence these interpretations. By integrating linguistic theory with computational tools, the author provides a framework for understanding the nuances of modal expressions in natural language.

Experts in the field of formal semantics recognize this work as a significant contribution to the study of modality and lexical meaning. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is intended for an audience familiar with linguistic theory and computational modeling.