Holophrastic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌhɑ.loʊˈfɹæs.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Holophrastic is an adjective meaning (linguistics, of a sentence) Consisting of a single word, such as "Go." or "Whatever.".
Meaning
(linguistics, of a sentence) Consisting of a single word, such as "Go." or "Whatever.".
More Meanings
- (linguistics) Pertaining to the stage of language development where a child produces simple one-word utterances.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include holophasic, holaspid, head-final, antihiatic, hole, heteroclitic.
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