head word

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Definition Noun : (Grammar) The core word : In grammar, a head word is the central word in a phrase or grammatical constituent that determines the grammatical function and core meaning of the entire group of words. It is the word that other words in the phrase modify or describe. Usage The is a key concept in syntactic analysis. It is the essential element that a phrase is built around. For exa...