Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to grammar: "Grammatic" describes anything that pertains to the rules and structure governing the correct use of a language.
   • Conforming to grammatical rules: It can also describe language or usage that follows the established rules of grammar.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The professor gave a detailed analysis of the grammatic structure of the ancient text.
  • His essay was clear and grammatic, with no errors in syntax.

Advanced Usage

• "Grammatic function": The role a word or phrase plays within the structure of a sentence (e.g., subject, object).

  • In the sentence 'She reads books,' the word 'books' has the grammatic function of a direct object.

• "Grammatic category": A class of words or features defined by grammatical properties (e.g., tense, number, case).

  • 'Number' is a fundamental grammatic category in English, distinguishing between singular and plural forms.

Variants and Related Words

• Grammatical (adj): This is the far more common and standard variant of "grammatic," with identical meaning.
  • The grammatical rules of English can be complex.
• Grammar (n): The system and structure of a language.
• Grammatically (adv): In a way that relates to or conforms with grammar.
  • The sentence is grammatically correct.

Synonyms

• Syntactic: Relating to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
• Linguistic: Pertaining to language or the study of language (broader than "grammatic").

Notes on Usage

• "Grammatic" vs. "Grammatical": "Grammatic" is a valid but less frequently used adjective. "Grammatical" is the standard and preferred form in modern English for all contexts. It is advisable for learners to use "grammatical."

Adjective

1. of or pertaining to grammar
   • the grammatic structure of a sentence
   • grammatical rules
   • grammatical gender