phrasal

English

Examples ((grammar) consisting of multiple words, but behaving as a single part of speech)

Etymology

phrase + -al

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɹeɪzəl/
  • Rhymes: -eɪzəl

Adjective

phrasal (comparative more phrasal, superlative most phrasal)

  1. Referring to, or used in the manner of, a phrase.
  2. (grammar) Consisting of multiple words, but behaving as a single part of speech.
    phrasal preposition

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