grammatically
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Definition
Adverb * In a manner that follows or relates to the rules of grammar; correctly or acceptably according to the grammatical structure of a language.
Usage
The adverb "grammatically" is used to describe how an action (typically speaking, writing, or constructing language) is performed in relation to grammatical rules. It modifies verbs like speak, write, construct, analyze, and correct. * It indicates that language is used correctly: She writes grammatically. * It can be used to analyze or discuss language structure: The sentence was parsed grammatically.
Examples
- The student formulated the question grammatically.
- Although his vocabulary is limited, he always tries to speak grammatically.
- A sentence can be grammatically correct but still confusing or unnatural.
- The software checks if the text is grammatically sound.
Advanced Usage
- Grammatically speaking: This phrase is used to introduce a statement focusing specifically on grammatical structure, often to contrast with meaning or style.
- Grammatically speaking, the sentence is flawless, but its tone is too harsh.
- Grammatically incorrect/incorrectly: The adverb is often used with its opposite to describe errors.
- The phrase was used grammatically incorrectly.
Variants and Related Words
- Grammatical (adjective): Relating to grammar or the rules of grammar.
- That is a grammatical error.
- Grammar (noun): The whole system and structure of a language.
- She is studying English grammar.
- Grammaticality (noun): The state or quality of being grammatical.
- Linguists debate the grammaticality of that construction.
Synonyms
- Syntactically (specifically relating to sentence structure)
- Correctly (in the context of language rules)
- Properly (in the context of language form)
Antonyms
- Ungrammatically
- Incorrectly (in the context of grammar)
Adverb
- in a grammatical manner
- this child already speaks grammatically