Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grammaticality
Noun
/ɡrəˈmætɪkəlaɪti/
Definition
Grammaticality refers to the conformity of a sentence or phrase to the rules of grammar of a particular language.
Examples
- The grammaticality of the sentence was questioned by the linguist.
- Children often produce sentences that break the rules of grammaticality.
- Understanding grammaticality is essential for language learning.
Meaning
The state of being grammatically correct or acceptable in a language.
Synonyms
- Correctness
- Acceptability
- Grammatical correctness
