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Syntagmatic

/sɪnˈtæɡ.mə.tɪk/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    Relating to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

    "In syntagmatic analysis, the order of words in a sentence is crucial for conveying meaning."
  2. 2

    Describing the relationship between elements that occur together in a linear sequence.

    "The syntagmatic relationship between 'subject' and 'verb' is essential for sentence structure."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'syntagmatic' originates from the Greek word 'syntagma', meaning 'that which is put together'. It was adopted into linguistic terminology in the early 20th century, particularly in structuralism, to describe relationships between elements in a sequence.

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