Phrasal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɹeɪzəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Phrasal is an adjective meaning Relating to, or used in the manner of, a phrase.
Meaning
Relating to, or used in the manner of, a phrase.
More Meanings
- (grammar) Consisting of multiple words, but behaving as a single part of speech.
- (grammar) A grammatical construct that consists of multiple words, but behaves as a single part of speech.
Example Sentences
phrasal preposition
Furthermore, children demonstrated that they understood the mapping by elaborating phrasals to sententials, and reducing sententials to phrasals when imitating.
Word Forms
- phrasals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phrasemic, phraseological, phasic, phratral, phyllomic, pharyngoglottal.
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