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| − | A phrase is a group of words that functions as a unit in the context of a sentence. Usually each phrase has a central word called the [[Head (definition)|head]], and a series of modifiers. | + | A phrase is a [[Constituent (definition)|constituent]] or group of words that functions as a unit in the context of a sentence. Usually each phrase has a central word called the [[Head (definition)|head]], and a series of modifiers. |
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*http://www.mywire.com/a/Intl-Enc-Linguistics/Phrase-Structure/9460992/ | *http://www.mywire.com/a/Intl-Enc-Linguistics/Phrase-Structure/9460992/ | ||
| + | The link below takes you away from the Gaelic Wiki to Wikipedia. Since wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, they often contain inaccurate information. So be careful! | ||
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Revision as of 20:08, 15 June 2012
A phrase is a constituent or group of words that functions as a unit in the context of a sentence. Usually each phrase has a central word called the head, and a series of modifiers.
See Also
- Noun Phrase (definition)
- Verb Phrase (definition)
- Adjective Phrase (definition)
- Prepositional Phrase (definitions)
- Adverb Phrase (definitions)
External Links
- http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsAPhrase.htm
- http://www.mywire.com/a/Intl-Enc-Linguistics/Phrase-Structure/9460992/
The link below takes you away from the Gaelic Wiki to Wikipedia. Since wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, they often contain inaccurate information. So be careful!
References
- Crystal, David. (1997) A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. Oxford, UK: Blackwell.
- Carnie, Andrew (2006) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell.
