grammatic
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Definition
- 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
- of or pertaining to grammar
- the grammatic structure of a sentence
- grammatical rules
- grammatical gender