phrasal

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A student studies a list of phrasal verbs in her grammar book.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or consisting of a phrase: Describes something that is of, pertaining to, or functions like a phrase. It is most commonly used in the grammatical term phrasal verb.

Usage

• The word phrasal is almost exclusively used in grammatical contexts to describe multi-word units that function as a single grammatical element. It is rarely used in isolation and is most frequently found modifying the noun "verb."
• Example: In the sentence "She the word," the words "looked up" form a phrasal unit with a distinct meaning.

Examples

• The term phrasal verb is a core concept in English grammar.
• Linguists analyze the phrasal structure of idioms.
• His writing style is characterized by its phrasal rhythm and cadence.

Advanced Usage

• Phrasal category: In formal syntax, a category that behaves like a phrase (e.g., Noun Phrase, Verb Phrase).
• Phrasal compound: A type of compound word formed from a phrase (e.g., "over-the-counter").
• Phrasal stress: The pattern of emphasis within a phrase.

Variants and Related Words

• Phrase (n): A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit.
• Phrasally (adv): In a phrasal manner. (This form is very rare in usage.)

Synonyms

• Multi-word: Consisting of more than one word.
• Constituent: Forming part of a larger grammatical structure.

Notes on Meaning

• The primary and almost exclusive modern use of phrasal is in the fixed term phrasal verb. A phrasal verb is a verb combined with a particle (e.g., , , , ) or a preposition to create a new meaning (e.g., , , ).
• Outside of technical linguistic discussion, using phrasal to describe other multi-word expressions (like idioms or compounds) is less common but academically correct.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or functioning as a phrase
   • phrasal verb