Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
t-unit
noun
ˈtiːˌjuːnɪt
Definition
A t-unit is a term used in linguistics to refer to a minimal terminable unit of language, typically consisting of a main clause and any subordinate clauses attached to it.
Examples
- Each t-unit in this essay varies in length, showing different complexities in ideas.
- Teachers often analyze students’ writing by examining the number of t-units in their paragraphs.
- The study focused on how t-units impact readability and comprehension of texts.
Meaning
It is a fundamental unit for measuring the complexity of sentences and understanding sentence structure in writing.
Synonyms
- sentence unit
- clause
