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/ˌhɑ.loʊˈfɹæs.tɪk/ · adjective
(linguistics, of a sentence) Consisting of a single word, such as "Go." or "Whatever.".
Use holophrastic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Holophrastic means (linguistics, of a sentence) Consisting of a single word, such as "Go." or "Whatever.".
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use holophrastic where its definition matches the intended context.
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