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/ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ/

Meanings
noun
A system of rules and principles for speaking and writing a language.

Examples :

"My son is studying grammar in his English class. "
grammar language linguistics education

Related Words

Illustration morphology

morphology noun

/mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/

A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:

"The morphology of a butterfly's wing, its intricate pattern of veins and scales, is studied to understand its structure, not necessarily its purpose in flight. "

Illustration principles

principles noun

/ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/

A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.

"We need some sort of principles to reason from."

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration specifying

specifying noun

/ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɪŋ/

The act or process of stating or describing something clearly and exactly.

"The architect's careful specifying of materials ensured the building's durability and aesthetic appeal. "

Illustration describing

describing verb

/dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration prescriptive

prescriptive adjective

/pɹɪˈskɹɪptɪv/

Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

"The school's dress code is very prescriptive; it dictates exactly what clothing students can wear. "

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understandable adjective

/ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl/ /ˌʌndərˈstændɪbəl/

Capable of being understood; comprehensible.

"The teacher's explanation of photosynthesis was understandable. "

Illustration sentences

sentences noun

/ˈsɛntənsɪz/

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration colleagues

colleagues noun

/ˈkɒliːɡz/ /ˈkɑliɡz/

A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate.

""At the hospital, Dr. Lee often shares her research with her colleagues." "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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struggling verb

/ˈstɹʌɡlɪŋ/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."