On the feature (continuant)

In the first part of this paper we discuss the general notion of feature fr om a theoretical point of view. These considerations are needed as an intro duction to the discussion of the feature (continuant). We then go on to pre sent diachronic phonological processes (spreading and delinking processes) which affect continuancy. In the last part of the paper we discuss the poss iblities of modelling the apparently odd behavior of the feature. No defini tive solutions are offered here, but two ideas are discussed which may poin t in the right direction.