ungrammatically

Thân thiện

The child speaks ungrammatically to his teacher.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In an ungrammatical manner: In a way that does not conform to the rules or patterns of grammar. It describes how an action (typically speaking or writing) is performed.

Usage

The adverb "ungrammatically" is used to modify a verb, describing that the action is performed in a manner that violates grammatical rules. It is the opposite of "grammatically."

Examples

• Modifying a verb:
  • The sentence was constructed ungrammatically.
  • He often speaks ungrammatically when he is tired.

Advanced Usage

• Used for stylistic analysis: In linguistics or literary criticism, "ungrammatically" can be used to describe deliberate deviations from standard grammar for artistic or rhetorical effect.
  • The poet used the language ungrammatically to create a sense of dislocation.

Variants and Related Words

• Ungrammatical (adjective): Not conforming to grammatical rules.
  • That is an ungrammatical sentence.
• Grammatically (adverb): In a grammatical manner. (Antonym)
  • She writes very grammatically.

Synonyms

• Incorrectly (in terms of grammar)
• Non-grammatically

Antonyms

• Grammatically
• Correctly (in terms of grammar)

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an ungrammatical manner
   • this child speaks ungrammatically