Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
al
Preposition
/æl/
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Definition
A term commonly used as a preposition in various contexts, often meaning ‘of’ or ‘related to’.
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Examples
- Al is often used in names of compounds, such as ‘aluminum’.
- In legal documents, ‘al.’ can refer to ‘and others’.
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Meaning
In linguistic or grammatical terms, ‘al’ is often used as a short form or abbreviation.
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Synonyms
- of
- related to