Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
word-type
Noun
/wɜrd taɪp/
Definition
A classification that describes the grammatical category of a word, such as noun, verb, adjective, or adverb.
Examples
- In English, the word “run” can be a verb or a noun, making it a versatile word-type.
- Understanding the word-type helps in constructing grammatically correct sentences.
Meaning
Word-type refers to the different roles that words can play in a sentence based on their grammatical function.
Synonyms
- Part of speech
- Grammatical category
- Word class
