Rhematic

Quick meaning: Rhematic is a noun meaning (linguistics) The provision of new information regarding the current theme.

Meaning

(linguistics) The provision of new information regarding the current theme.

More Meanings

1. Of or pertaining to a rheme.
2. (grammar, obsolete, rare) Having a verb for its base; derived from a verb.
3. (obsolete) Of or pertaining to word formation.
4. (obsolete, rare) In Coleridge's work: relating to the arrangement of words into sentences clearly.
5. (chiefly linguistics, obsolete, rare) In the work of Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834): the doctrine or study of arranging words into sentences clearly.

Example Sentences

rhematic adjectives

Passive rhematic adjectives ending in -able […]

Within a non-theme, transitionals cede to rhematics, the transition itself being lowest on the CD scale.

Emotion may sometimes cause the speaker to adopt a marked sequence, and the rhematic adjective will then appear in sentence-initial position.

Word Forms

• rhematics

Synonyms for rhematic

Depending on context, synonyms include verbal.

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