Gday Peter,
I had the thought when I was writing this that someone might pick me up on this. Sorry, I agree that the Piel also has a denominative function, and I did not mean to imply that it doesn't. I only left it out as it is the minor of the functions of the Piel, I think. But that's a hunch and I would need to do some research to see if it is accurate. Jenni likely lists the statistics, but his volume is in my son's bedroom. In any case, we agree as to the functions of the Piel.
Now regarding the question of research comparing denominatives across the various binyanim, that is a great question! I cannot think of anyone who has done this. It would therefore make, I think, for a good phd topic for someone looking for one in Hebrew or Semitic linguistics. It would be quite valuable in my opinion.
Regards,
David Kummerow.
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