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Sentence Structure

/ˈsɛntəns ˈstrʌk.tʃər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The grammatical arrangement of words in a sentence.

    "Understanding sentence structure is crucial for effective writing."
  2. 2

    The way in which the components of a sentence are organized.

    "Different languages have unique sentence structures that affect their syntax."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'sentence' originates from the Latin word 'sententia', meaning 'feeling' or 'thought', which evolved into Middle English as 'sentence'. 'Structure' comes from the Latin 'structura', meaning 'a fitting together', which entered English in the late 14th century. The combination reflects the arrangement of words to convey meaning.

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